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Vertical Meadow bolsters team with addition of Dan Jenkin
Vertical Meadow is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dan Jenkin as Managing Director, a role that will help guide the business through the next period of growth. An accomplished engineer, Dan brings with him wealth of experience and has carved out a reputation for leading and delivering on a diverse range of complex…
Read MoreVertical Meadow’s new cladding system will help meet Biodiversity Net Gain
Despite the news that the government is delaying Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as a mandatory part of the planning system in England until January 2024, we remain undeterred. We’ve been busy working with some remarkable clients and collaborators following this summer’s launch of our new Vertical Meadow Cladding system – a patented and revolutionary facade…
Read MoreCommon misconceptions associated with living facades and green walls
As more and more of the world’s population transition from rural and naturally vegetated areas to urban centres, we must find new and innovative ways to better integrate nature into our ever-expanding cities. While green roofs and parks serve as valuable means of achieving this goal, vast amounts of vertical space remain largely untapped. Green…
Read MoreBiodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers
Last week, we hosted a panel discussion focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – where we deliberated the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation. We debated over whether BNG could result in less than optimal nature-based solutions being delivered in urban development projects and weighed up how collaboration between developers, local authorities, environmental organisations…
Read MoreThe Earthshot Prize 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Vertical Meadow has been officially nominated for The Earthshot Prize 2024! This prestigious recognition is testament to our unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation, which has been at the heart of our mission since day one. This nomination really illustrates the transformative power of innovation, nurtured by the invaluable collaboration of our…
Read MoreEVENT | Biodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers
As this month marks a milestone for BNG – whereby all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10% in order to receive planning permission – we will be hosting a panel discussion to deliberate the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation. Whilst the concept of biodiversity net gain (BNG) has…
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