How Ambius is Shaping the Future of Indoor Air Quality with Green Walls

In today’s commercial spaces, indoor air quality is more than just a building standard—it’s a key part of workplace wellbeing, safety, and performance. Offices, hotels, retail environments, and shared commercial spaces all face the same challenge: maintaining clean air in tightly sealed buildings that are often filled with pollutants. As this challenge becomes more urgent, Ambius is leading the way with one of the most powerful and natural solutions available: green walls.

Through advanced design, expert care, and groundbreaking research, Ambius green walls are shaping the future of indoor air quality—one vertical garden at a time.

The problem with indoor air in commercial buildings

Most commercial buildings are built for energy efficiency. While this is good for temperature control and running costs, it also means that fresh air from outside is limited. As a result, indoor pollutants build up over time. These pollutants, known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), come from many common sources such as:

• Office furniture and carpets
• Paints, adhesives, and finishes
• Printers and electronic equipment
• Cleaning products and kitchen processes
• Outdoor petrol fumes that enter through doors or ventilation systems

Breathing in these pollutants over time can cause fatigue, poor concentration, and other health concerns. In workplaces, this can affect how people feel and how well they perform.

The power of plants: Research that changed the game

Ambius partnered with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to better understand how plants can help clean indoor air. The study focused on some of the most toxic petrol-related VOCs commonly found in buildings. Using Ambius’ own green wall solution - Ambius LIve Picture Go, researchers found that plants could remove up to 97% of these harmful chemicals - and in just 8 hours.

The testing was conducted in sealed chambers using Live Picture Go green walls. Plants were exposed to a cocktail of petrol-related VOCs and measured over time. The results showed not only how quickly plants could reduce airborne pollutants, but also how important plant health and placement are to this process.

This research confirmed what many in the industry suspected: indoor plants, offer a real, measurable benefit to indoor air quality.

Why green walls work so well

Green walls are made up of multiple indoor plants placed vertically in a structured frame. By concentrating greenery into a small footprint, green walls create dense zones of VOC-absorbing plant life. This makes them ideal for areas with poor airflow or limited space—such as offices, reception areas, hallways, and shared commercial zones.

Key benefits of Ambius green walls include:

• Efficient use of space with maximum greenery in minimal square metres
• Increased VOC removal due to more plants
• Natural air purification through plant absorption of nasties

When installed and maintained properly, green walls continue to clean the indoor air quietly and naturally, without mechanical filters or extra energy use.

Ambius green wall solutions

Ambius offers a complete range of green wall systems for different commercial needs. All installations are designed for indoor use and maintained by our trained horticultural team.

1. Built-In green walls

These large-scale green walls are integrated directly into your commercial fit-out. They house a larger number of plants and act as a focal point for lobbies, atriums, and open-plan workspaces. Built-in walls are ideal for businesses looking to make a visual statement while improving air quality.

2. Mobile green walls

Mobile green walls offer the same benefits but with flexibility. They’re ideal for spaces that need modular solutions or temporary placements, such as events, exhibitions, or changing office layouts.

3. Schiavello vertical gardens

The Schiavello Vertical Garden systems are made up of individual pots and designed to be updated or refreshed with ease. The offer incredible impact, while being suites to a range of indoors. 

4. Live Picture and Live Picture Go

Compact and wall-mounted, these systems look like framed artwork but function as vertical gardens. Live Picture Go, made from bamboo, holds up to four plants and is suited to small offices, corridors, or executive suites.

5. Moss Walls

Ambius Moss Walls use sustainably harvested reindeer moss from Scandinavian forests. Though not living, they are 100% biodegradable, sound-absorbent, and still provide some VOC reduction. Moss Walls are ideal for businesses seeking a sustainable, low-maintenance feature that brings texture and acoustic benefits to interiors.

Plant health = Clean air

The Ambius & UTS study showed that healthy indoor plants have the ability to remove a range of indoor air pollutants. That means the secret to effective VOC removal isn’t just which plant you choose - it’s how well it’s cared for.

At Ambius, every green wall is maintained using the GROW Formula:
Groom, Rotate, Observe, and Water.

This system supports:

• Consistent hydration through sub-irrigation (where applicable)
• Regular pruning and grooming
• Inspections for pests and disease
• Strategic rotation for balanced light exposure
• Plant replacement if health declines

With 17 scheduled visits per year, our experts ensure your green wall stays vibrant and functional—supporting clean air and long-term value.

Final thoughts

Clean indoor air is essential to a healthy, high-performing workplace. And with VOC levels on the rise in many sealed commercial buildings, green walls are becoming more than a design trend—they’re a smart investment.

Ambius is leading the future of indoor air quality with living green wall systems that are backed by science, maintained by experts, and designed with sustainability in mind. Whether you’re fitting out a new office, upgrading a hotel, or seeking a wellness-focused feature for your commercial space, Ambius has the solutions to help you breathe easier—literally.