Green walls

Unfortunately, there's no simple answer to that question. The costs of a green wall differ from one project to the next due to a number of factors such as:

• Wall size - How big of a green wall do you want?
• Type of green wall system - Depending on the size of your project, some types may be more realistic than others.
• Watering system - Whether the wall includes an automatic watering system or requires manual watering will have an effect on the price.
• Number of green walls - Many of our customers elect to have multiple walls installed.
• Degree and frequency of maintenance - The maintenance plan you choose may affect the cost.
• Custom designs - Our Ambius designers can customize the types of plants to include designs and even corporate logos.

Other factors may be considered in pricing, but your designer can give you a comprehensive breakdown of any proposed project.

Although green walls can be customized for each installation, there are plants that we use on a regular basis. The most common green wall plants used in all of our systems are:

• Aglaonema - plants such as Green Lady, Silver Bay and more 
• Epipremnum - also known as Pothos Philodendron (vining and non-vining varieties) 
• Dracaena - such as Lemon Surprise, Dorado, Green Jewel and Jade Jewel 
• Spathiphyllum - sometimes just called "spats" 
• Syngonium - specifically Nephthytis in dwarf varieties 
• Calathea 
• Marantas 
• Ferns 
• Schefflera arboricola 
• Ficus repens - sometimes referred to as creeping ficus 
• Pilea 
• Crotons

We work with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing in your facility to figure out a strategy that will make your green wall look its best. Depending on the system being installed, the process will look something like this:

1. Protect all floors and surfaces
2. Install frames
3. Install irrigation controller and hardscape
4. Install pre-planted panels
5. Install irrigation drip lines and sensors
6. Test the irrigation system of the living wall construction
7. Initiate plant maintenance

Green walls can definitely be installed outdoors, however, some climates are more suited for outdoor green walls than others. For example, a location with a warm climate would likely have little trouble with an outdoor green wall. Conversely, a location in a colder part of North America may be more limited in plant choice or not be able to sustain one at all. Talk to your Ambius expert about whether or not exterior green walls are an option for your facility.

They certainly can! Green walls fit into each of the certification systems differently, but they can contribute to multiple categories in each. It is important to note that green walls are not sufficient on their own to achieve these certifications, but they can be a valuable part of a comprehensive design strategy.