Planted Walls Are Becoming A Familiar Sight

The rise in the popularity of the living wall shows no sign of slackening. Many people are keen to exploit the potential economic and ecological benefits of using living walls. They can be seen both inside and outside of buildings around the world. It seems apparent that planted walls are here to stay and a wide range of organisations can benefit from them.

The Benefits of A Planted Wall

Firstly, a planted wall can stabilize the temperature of a building. It can reduce the heat in summer and keep the temperature up during winter. This can help preserve the environment by reducing the need for air conditioning and heating. Secondly, a planted wall can reduce the cost of an energy bill by up to 20 per cent. When gas and electricity are as expensive as they are, this kind of saving is vital to any business. Thirdly, a planted wall can protect the structure of a building from the effect of various weather conditions. The money spent on building upkeep can therefore be minimized.

As well as the practical benefits of living walls, they can also improve an office building or house aesthetically. In a cramped, built up city, green space is often difficult to find. A living wall can be pleasing on the eye, simply by breaking up the various shades of dull grey typically associated with a town or city. Though such a benefit may seem trivial to many, the way in which a person’s mood is affected by their visual surroundings should not be underestimated.