#living walls

[bumblebeeappletree]

As urban expansion quickly replaces natural habitats, façade engineer Alistair Law has discovered a new way to restore native ecosystems for pollinators and create natural spaces for us all within cities – by turning the walls of buildings into meadows.

Alistair has developed his “Vertical Meadows” as a way to combat biodiversity loss in the heart of cities like London. To do it, he’s targeting the vertical surfaces of buildings and installing seasonal living walls of plants that are native to the region, grown directly on-site. The engineering builds on existing systems so the plants thrive year-round with limited need for water, and installation remains simple and cheap. He gets his seeds from Donald Macintyre, who grows a wild array of native plants with the help of his daughter (and some Shire horses). Together, they hand-harvest each flower to provide a biodiverse mix of 50 different native species.

Alistair is joined by Scarlett Weston of BugLife at a vertical meadow in full bloom in downtown London. She’s monitoring bees visiting the meadow, and hopes more pollinators will use these sites as stepping stones across the city, helping to bridge gaps along larger corridors she’s establishing across the UK.

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[wachinyeya]

#good news #nature #science #environmentalism #environment #sustainability #living walls #technology #architcture #construction

[introvertchola]

#living walls #atlanta #maremoto #sofahood

[planthoneybee]

here’s some living plant wall pictures to use as phone wallpapers 🌿 via envirogreenery.plants on insta

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[webuiltthiscity]

Cool to see that after several years, the living wall at SFMOMA has grown into a little vertical forest

#sfmoma #living walls

[natureindoor]

EcoVibe Walls

Discover the transformative power of bringing nature indoors! Decorating your walls with plants and green elements isn't just about aesthetics; it's a health and productivity boost too. These living decorations purify the air, reduce stress, and infuse spaces with a refreshing vibe. Embrace sustainability by reducing your carbon footprint with eco-friendly wall adornments. From enhancing creativity in offices to fostering a calm home environment, this trend offers versatility and well-being benefits. Explore low-maintenance options and simple care tips to effortlessly incorporate nature into your indoor spaces. Elevate your walls, elevate your life!"

#green aesthetic #enviornment #interiors #healthyspaces #sustainableliving #living walls #healthyhome #natureinspired

[hotfattygirl]

Rooftop - Contemporary Deck

Small trendy rooftop water fountain deck photo with a pergola

#london roof terrace #outdoor fireplace #roof terrace #penthouse garden #contemporary seating #box cubes #living walls

[ricelily]

Pool Infinity

ideas for a small contemporary backyard remodel with a rectangular infinity hot tub

#pool deck #shiny mosaic tiled hot tub #landscape lighting #living walls #synthetic grass grout #outdoor kitchen #infinity

[fomikrai]

Southwestern Landscape in San Francisco

Design ideas for a large southwestern full sun front yard mulch garden path in summer.

#wrought iron #mediterranean design #spanish style home #arched door #living walls #beige stucco #outdoor planter

[bloumiddel]

Stamped Concrete Miami

Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard stamped concrete patio fountain remodel

#fire feature #firepit #living walls #patio fire pit #outdoor living #concrete pavers #beach pebble

[rachelpandich]

Modern Landscape Image of a formal front yard large and modern full sun garden.

#living walls #indoor landscaping #gardening & irrigation #perennial gardens #house plants #architectural elements #garden products

[racingpit]

Patio - Contemporary Patio An illustration of a sizable, modern backyard patio with concrete pavers and an awning

#succulent #living walls #interior designer #hawaii interior designer #fire pit #home design ideas

[simpleesong]

Contemporary Deck - Deck

An illustration of a small, modern rooftop deck without a roof.

#roof terrace #small garden #living walls #london garden #contemporary garden furniture

[dapper-cat]

Deck in Miami Deck: Idea for a small, contemporary side yard deck with a pergola

#architectural elements #garden products #butterfly gardens #green walls #living walls #architectural details

[untamedsenseofcontrol]

Modern Exterior - Wood Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gray one-story wood exterior home remodel with a metal roof

#sliding doors #grey siding #living walls #grey #green walls

[naturspirein]

Naturspire is a woman-owned business located in Carmel, Indiana. This mother-daughter duo loves making people happy by bringing nature indoors. Check out the Naturspire instagram to see all the bright, fun greenery these two have created!

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