Green walls are becoming a popular choice in commercial spaces. They add life to indoor environments while offering real benefits for people and businesses. In offices, hotels, shopping centers, and other commercial buildings, green walls do much more than improve the appearance of a space - they help improve the quality of the indoor air, support employee well-being, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.
Ambius offers a range of indoor green wall solutions designed for corporate and commercial use. With decades of experience, our team helps businesses select, install, and maintain green walls that are not only visually appealing but also backed by science and expert care.
Why green walls are important in commercial spaces
Green walls (also known as vertical gardens or living walls) are a wise choice for commercial interiors. They enable businesses to incorporate natural greenery into indoor areas where floor space is limited. But more than that, they create healthier spaces where people feel better.
Most commercial buildings are sealed for climate control, which means air doesn’t flow freely, like it does outdoors. At the same time, indoor environments are filled with pollutants from various sources like: carpets, paint, office equipment, technology and cleaning products. Also not forgetting about the petrol related toxins and other forms of outdoor pollution entering indoor spaces. These pollutants, known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds), can impact people’s health and wellbeing.
Research from Ambius and the University of Technology Sydney found that indoor plants can remove up to 97% of the most harmful petrol-related VOCs in just 8 hours. For green walls, plants work together in larger numbers, helping to clean the indoor air more effectively. This makes green walls an ideal choice for busy offices, high-traffic reception areas, and shared spaces like meeting rooms and lounges.
The role of green walls in staff wellbeing
Green walls help create spaces that feel calm, comfortable, and connected to nature. This is especially important as studies show that most of us spend 90% of our day indoors. Studies have shown that being in the presence of plants reduces stress, increases focus, and improves mood.
In a commercial setting, green walls send a strong message. They show staff, clients, and visitors that your business cares about the environment and the well-being of your people. This helps build a better experience for everyone, and supports positive perceptions of your brand.
Ambius green wall solutions for business spaces
Ambius offers various types of green wall solutions to suit different business needs. Each solution is designed for indoor use and is installed and maintained by our trained horticultural experts.
Built-In green walls
These are quite grand, permanent installations that are designed as part of the building interior. They are often used in reception areas, lobbies, or open-plan office spaces. Built-in green walls hold a larger number of plants and become a key feature in the space. They also help improve the indoor air quality.
Mobile green walls
These are freestanding green wall units that can be moved as needed. They are ideal for offices that require flexible layouts or for events where greenery is needed temporarily. Mobile green walls offer the same health and design benefits, with added versatility.
Schiavello built in green wall
A sustainable solution that offers modern design and architecture. The Schiavello green wall is an elegant space transforming option. It is a built in green wall without the need for a wall to be secured to, meaning it offers all the impact along with the functionality, ideal for any indoor open plan space, whether to section off areas or as a hero feature.
Schiavello vertical gardens
These modular systems are made up of individual pots placed in a structured frame. Schiavello vertical gardens are easy to update and replant, which makes them a good fit for businesses that change their layout. These systems are also installed and serviced by Ambius.
Live Picture and Live Picture Go
Compact, wall-mounted, Ambius smallest green wall solution that looks like framed artwork. They are well-suited to smaller spaces such as hallways, offices, and meeting rooms. Live Picture Go in black finish is made from sustainable bamboo and carries four indoor plants. These systems are easy to install and offer a clean, modern look.
Choosing the right plants for your green wall
When designing a green wall, plant selection matters. At Ambius, we select plants that are suited to your space and vision. All plant species we use are grown and acclimatised for interior environments and are chosen based on their ability to thrive in these spaces.
We take into account a couple of factors, such as design considerations and aesthetics of your green wall selection, but we also consider factors such as available light, watering and ensuring we can access to service and help your plants look amazing, remain healthy and thriving. Our trained consultants use light meters to understand the light levels in your space and recommend the right plants accordingly.
Research shows that most indoor plants perform similarly when it comes to removing VOCs - as long as they are healthy. That’s why proper care is essential.
How Ambius keeps green walls healthy
Green walls require expert maintenance to remain healthy and looking great. Ambius supports every green wall installation with ongoing service from our trained horticultural team.
We use a specific Ambius developed method called The GROW Formula, which stands for Groom, Rotate, Observe, and Water. The Grow Formula's principles is: The right plant in the right light, The correct watering followed by Ambius maintenance program. This helps ensure that plants are not only cared for but also regularly cleaned, rotated to nearest light source, checked and watered correctly.
Our service visits - 17 times per year - include:
- Watering and fertilising
- Cleaning and grooming of leaves
- Replacing unhealthy plants
- Cleaning of the pots
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