Key takeaways

  • Ambius offers a free online Green Wall CEU (continuing education units) course that teaches architects and designers how to plan and specify large-scale living green walls for well-being.
  • Learn how specifying living green walls and incorporating biophilic design in commercial buildings directly supports LEED credits and WELL Building Standard certifications.
  • Gain practical insights into commercial living wall design, structural components, living wall specifications, irrigation mechanics, lighting needs, and plant selection.
  • Earn AIA-approved CEU credits online through ArchitectU for AIA (1 LU | HSW), GBCI (1 General CE Hour), and Canada Potential (1 Learning Credit).

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What are the benefits of green walls for businesses?

Living green walls have benefits, including enhancing your business’s visual appeal, strengthening branding, and creating positive space with plant life that promotes well-being. No matter the size, shape, or plant species used, living green walls can serve as both a head-turning statement piece and a stunning backdrop in hotels, offices, and other commercial spaces. Green walls and vertical gardens tap into biophilia, our innate desire to connect with nature¹. Studies show that even minimal exposure to nature elevates mood, improves memory², and increases productivity³ – imagine the profound impact of an entire wall adorned with lush, thriving plants. 

Do green walls have health benefits?

Beyond providing psychological relief and enhancing indoor environmental quality, specifying living green walls directly supports healthy building metrics. These living systems often play a crucial role in achieving coveted LEED and WELL certifications, which are awarded to businesses that meet certain standards for promoting the health and well-being of their occupants.

How are building health and well-being standards evaluated for businesses? 

Healthy Building Certifications are used to evaluate various aspects of the built environment in terms of health and well-being, including indoor air quality, water quality, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and access to nature. By earning a healthy building certification, building owners and operators can demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for occupants.

What is Ambius’ free Green Wall CEU (continuing education course)?

As urbanization accelerates, preserving our connection to nature within the built environment becomes increasingly critical. To support design professionals, Ambius developed the accredited course "Wellness Inspired Design: Specifying Large Scale Living Green Walls For Well-Being." Hosted on ArchitectU, this course guides architects and designers through living wall specifications, structural components, irrigation mechanics, and design strategies needed for large scale green walls. Course credits are valid for AIA, GBCI, and Canada Potential.

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What will I learn during the Green Wall CEU course?

In this course, you’ll learn:

  • Describe how rising urbanization affects our connection to nature and how biophilic design, which includes living green walls, can help combat this problem.
  • Explore how living green walls can help projects achieve LEED and WELL Building Standard certifications.
  • Identify the different types of living green wall systems, their components, and the benefits of each, as well as how irrigation and lighting work with the system.
  • Understand the design and construction of living green walls, plant selection, and how to maintain the system for optimal functionality.
  • Discuss case studies where living green walls were used across different commercial applications.

How do I sign up for the Green Wall CEU course

Join fellow architects and designers in advancing your professional development with AIA-approved CEU green wall training. You can access this free course anytime on ArchitectU by registering today. Upon completion, you will receive eligible credits for AIA (1 LU | HSW), GBCI (1 General CE Hour), and Canada Potential (1 Learning Credit).

¹Britannica: Biophilia hypothesis
²BMC Public Health: Benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
³Journal of Experimental Psychology: Benefits of green versus lean office space