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Whether you are a contractor, developer, public authority or similar, we have a living wall solution for you. Our patented Vertical Meadow systems are easy to install (no specialist installers), grow plants from seed in place (no live plants to transport to site), and have minimal maintenance requirements (one annual cut, plus simple monitoring by the site team and us remotely). Turn on the water and watch them grow. Shoots appear within ten days.

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Nature supported by technology
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Cost effective
Easy to install
Easy to maintain
Environmental friendly
Visually interesting
Safe and reliable
Cost effective
Cost effective

Cost effective

Growing plants from seed in place means no costs associated with the growing and transportation of live plants to the site. A simple inspection app used by the site team, remote monitoring by Vertical Meadow and one or two annual cuts, plus minimal maintenance costs.

Easy to install
Easy to install

Easy to install

Each of our systems has been designed with knowledge of the construction industry. Materials and fixing methods are standard and can be easily installed by the site team or existing contractors, rather than a specialist installer. No live plants greatly simplify installation logistics.

Easy to maintain
Easy to maintain

Easy to maintain

Our systems grow and change with the seasons, just like meadows and parkland, and only require one or two annual cuts. Basic monitoring can be undertaken by the site team as part of their daily rounds using a simple inspection app, and Vertical Meadow monitors weather, power and water supply remotely, making adjustments and sending alerts as required.

Environmental friendly
Environmental friendly

Environmental friendly

Growing plants from seed in place means none of the carbon emissions associated with growing plants in greenhouses and shipping them to the site (usually from overseas) in plastic pots. Materials have been selected to be reusable, recycled, recyclable or biodegradable where possible, and we’re always seeking to make improvements. We minimise packaging and even deliver to the site by bicycle in London.

Visually interesting
Visually interesting

Visually interesting

We believe there’s joy to be had in watching plants grow from seed, and change and evolve with the seasons. Our walls have a natural aesthetic, just like real nature. We can also print bespoke text, and patterns on the front layer of our systems so that you can communicate a message even before the plants take hold.

Safe and reliable
Safe and reliable

Safe and reliable

Our systems have been designed with the fire safety front of mind. We use non-combustible materials wherever possible and each system has been tested by Warrington Fire to British and European standards. Plants dying can be a worry, but site inspections and detailed remote monitoring ensure that we spot and resolve any potential issues quickly. Many successful installations mean we know exactly what to look out for.

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Vertical Meadow Wrap

Designed for site hoardings and scaffolding, there’s nothing quite like our patented system on the market. Simply affix the mat, attach the pre-installed pipes to an irrigation system and water supply, and turn on. Installed by the site team with guidance from us, no specialist installation is required, and we also provide a monitoring service. Turn your construction site into something remarkable that your neighbours will love.

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Vertical Meadow Solutions Wrap
Vertical Meadow Solutions Wrap
Vertical Meadow Solutions Wrap
A simple and unique approach to bring nature into your projects with real impact
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Simple specification and a tailored service

Choose the area to be covered, and we select the appropriate irrigation system and deliver matting and pipework cut to size. Use our standard seed mix or work with us to develop a bespoke one.

We can also print standard or bespoke patterns and text on the mat so that you can communicate a message even before the plants begin to grow.

Lighter and thinner than alternatives

At 15kg/m2 and only 10mm thick, there’s no need to strengthen or allow extra space for your hoardings or scaffolding.

Low embodied impact and water usage

Made from 70% recycled and natural materials, with low embodied carbon and delivery by bicycle courier to London sites. A recirculating hydroponic system reduces water usage.

Easy installation

Installation is via standard, basic construction techniques. We provide you with a user-friendly installation guide and are on-hand to support and undertake final commissioning.

Simple monitoring via an inspection app

We provide the site team with a simple app to undertake daily checks as part of their site round. We also monitor weather, water usage, power consumption and other key data remotely in real-time for total peace of mind.

Vertical Meadow Cladding

We are currently working on a new, patented and revolutionary facade greening solution which follows our principles of growing from seed, being construction-friendly and requiring minimal maintenance. It has been designed by our team of facade engineers  and horticultural experts and we’re excited to share more details on this soon.

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Vertical Meadow Solutions Cladding
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A complete rethink to other living wall systems on the market
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A facade engineering approach

Based on standard rain-screen cladding, our system can blend seamlessly with the rest of your facade, and be installed by the same contractor using well-understood construction techniques.

Best in class fire safety

With almost no combustible material (all materials are A1 apart from the plants and the drip irrigation tubing) and with testing to British and European standards, our system is the most fire-safe one available.

Lighter and thinner than alternatives

At 25kg/m2 and only 30mm thick, Vertical Meadow Cladding can be incorporated into any standard facade scheme.

Visually appealing

An architectural aesthetic from day one from the punched metal panels which can be designed to your requirements.

Low water usage

A recirculating hydroponic system reduces water usage.

Simple monitoring via an inspection app

We provide the site team with a simple app to undertake daily checks as part of their site round. We also monitor weather, water usage, power consumption and other key data remotely in real-time for total peace of mind.

Vertical Meadow Bespoke

We are currently working with an Out of Home (OOH) media partners to deliver our patented systems across the country. We are always on the lookout for new ways to bring biodiversity in our cities and are keen to apply our technology and knowledge in new ways. If you have an idea or bespoke application you would like us to explore, we would love to hear from you - please do get in touch.

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A clean initial aesthetic with patterns and text as you wish.

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Week 4

The first shoots are clearly visible up close, and the wall begins to look green from a distance.

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Week 8

Plants begin to establish and are visible all over from a distance.

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Week 16

Plants grow thick and start to flower, and the backing disappears completely.

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Why living walls?

The Construction Industry Council has recognised the built environment as a major contributor to the breakdown of biodiversity, and in response targets are being enshrined in law. The wellbeing benefits of interacting with nature are well understood. Developers are increasingly keen to demonstrate they are doing good for their communities and capitalise on data showing that property values, rental rates, and footfall all increase when nature is included in the construction.  Living walls provide a way of making nature a prominent part of any construction site or development scheme, alongside living roofs and other planting. Vertical Meadow has been designed specifically to address this biodiversity crisis and support developer goals.

How does Vertical Meadow work?

All of our systems have a plug- and -play approach to enable plants to grow in place from seed. A dry product is delivered to site, connected to an irrigation system, wifi, power and water supplies, and then switched on to start the germination process. Over time the plants begin to grow and flower, and progress is monitored via simple inspection and maintenance apps.

What makes Vertical Meadow different to others on the market?

Vertical Meadow is unique in that plants are grown from seed in place. This makes the system more cost-effective, lighter and thinner, sustainable, easier to maintain and less logistically complex than alternatives as there is no need to bring live plants to site. We also use advanced remote and automated monitoring systems to ensure our walls grow as expected.

Does Vertical Meadow work in every location?

Living walls work best in the south, east, and west-facing locations with some access to sunlight, however, we’ve also developed seed mixes for north-facing and shaded locations. Plants grow faster in the spring and summer months, but our walls can be installed year-round. We review site drawings, make site visits, and discuss with you to make sure an appropriate wall size and location is selected to meet your expectations.

How is Vertical Meadow maintained? Will it go brown?

Our walls are monitored both via the site team as part of their daily site checks, and by us via remote monitoring apps. Aside from topping up nutrients once in a while, maintenance is limited to one or two annual cuts. Vertical Meadow uses native plants and a mix of annual and perennial species, and so just like meadows and parklands, it will brown a little in the winter months, before the celebration of regreening and flowering in spring and summer. 

How much does Vertical Meadow cost?

Growing plants from seed reduces cost, and we are confident that our solutions are the most cost-effective on the market. Vertical Meadow Wrap is similar in cost to high-quality printed hoardings and scaffolding wrap, and can similarly also be printed with branding or other messaging prior to coverage of the plants. We are designing Vertical Meadow Cladding to lower cost and to last longer than other permanent living wall products on the market. 

What do me and my team have to do?

The site team undertakes the main installation under close supervision from us and carries out simple daily checks using a proprietary inspection app. Site teams tend to find this to be an enjoyable part of their day. We undertake final commissioning, monitor the wall closely via remote inspection tools to ensure it’s growing as planned, and are on hand to provide support and answer questions every step of the way.

Where can I find more technical information?

You can download the Vertical Meadow Wrap brochure here. Please also feel free to contact us – we’d be delighted to hear from you and talk you through all the details.

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