Living walls are not regarded as an insulation material but it still holds value for insulation. Behind the living wall there is a layer of insulation, and then you’ve got an additional insulating layer in the living wall itself.  Whilst the plants play an important part in reflecting and absorbing UV rays, the soil and depth of the soil is what makes the biggest difference in regulating temperatures.

In fact, the London Living Roofs and Wall Report, 2019, states that in hot, dry summers, green walls have been shown to reduce the temperature of the external building wall behind them by as much as 16°C.

There is much to gain from having a living wall on your property, from supporting your CSR strategy, to the building’s visual appeal and investment value.  In an office setting, there are multiple benefits for your staff’s well-being.

Studies collated by Green Over Grey and Mott MacDonald show how having plants around a building can increase real estate values by up to 20%, in a retail setting, the use of vegetation and landscaping can increase customer spend by 8-12%, and how in place with access to nature there are increases of 4-5% in property price.

Other interesting studies found that clients are willing to pay 23% more for rooms utilising biophilic design principles, and employees with no view of nature take an average of 68 hours per year of sick leave more than those who have a view.