Insights & Opinions
Vertical Meadow: Urban Hotspots for a Crucial but Overlooked Pollinator – The Hoverfly
We set up Sensibee AI insect-detecting cameras on one of our living walls with The Crown Estate at Spring Gardens in Central London and in a pristine native wildflower meadow near Bath — and found 40 times more hoverflies on our London living wall. Despite their importance, hoverflies are often overlooked. Yet they are the…
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 MoreGovernment’s announcement on green targets
Last week, the Prime Minister announced some major changes to the UK’s environmental policy commitments, pushing back our previous targets for achieving net-zero. As a business that operates in the green-tech space, Vertical Meadow’s drive is simple – to make the world a better place and secure a brighter future for both current and future…
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