This living wall, installed along the sides of a new multistory parking structure at the headquarters of the UK's National Grid located just outside of Warwick, is claimed to be the largest in Europe. This living wall measures over 1 square kilometer and comprises around 97,000 plants.
The plants are drawn from over 20 species that are largely native. Most are evergreen, and so can provide year-round coverage. The plants each provide different benefits. For example, mentha mint helps keep wasps away, Pagei attracts butterflies while others provide protection for birds. There are also plants that bear fruit including strawberries.
This living wall is easy on the eye and good for the environment, and makes the UK National Grid building's parking garage look like a piece of eco-paradise.
Strawberry-Bearing Living Walls
This Living Wall Attracts Butterflies & Bears Strawberries
Trend Themes
1. Living Walls - The increasing popularity of large-scale living walls presents opportunities for companies to provide innovative designs and installation services.
2. Native Plant Species - The demand for native plant species in living walls creates a market for nurseries and suppliers to specialize in cultivating and selling these plants.
3. Functional Green Spaces - The integration of fruit-bearing plants in living walls opens up possibilities for urban farming and agricultural practices in limited spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Landscaping - Landscaping companies can capitalize on the trend of living walls by offering innovative designs and installations for commercial and residential properties.
2. Nurseries and Plant Suppliers - Nurseries specialized in cultivating and selling native plant species can cater to the increasing demand from living wall projects.
3. Urban Farming - The incorporation of fruit-bearing plants in living walls presents an opportunity for urban farming companies to grow and harvest produce in compact urban spaces.