Portsmouth High School's Hydroponic Wall Purifies Indoor Air
Students add wrapped plants to the Florafelt Pockets living wall.
Portsmouth, RI - Portsmouth High School (PHS) students recently unveiled their innovative hydroponic wall, a lush green solution to the problem of poor indoor air quality in schools.
Air quality in indoor spaces can significantly impact student health and academic performance. Alarmingly, 50% of schools report inadequate air quality, leading to increased absenteeism and respiratory issues.
Determined to address this issue, PHS students Madison Sylvia, Marley Hecht, and Emma Noble, guided by teachers Mr. Arsenault, embarked on a mission to construct a hydroponic wall.
Hydroponics involves cultivating plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil. The PHS wall features air-purifying plants like ferns, peace lilies, and spider plants, strategically placed in Florafelt Pocket Panels made from breathable recycled water bottle PET plastic felt materials.
Living wall frame design.
Spider plant roots made bare before planting in Florafelt Pockets.
A large box wooden frame is constructed for the installation.
Despite challenges, the team persevered, ingeniously designing a water system that pumps water up the wall, ensuring optimal plant growth and efficient air purification.
The hydroponic wall not only adds aesthetic appeal to the school but also significantly improves air quality. Students and staff report noticeable improvements in the school's atmosphere.
Air purification living wall for Portsmouth High School created to learn about living walls.
Students test irrigation tubing systems.
Water reservoir and pump used to recirculate water to the top of the wall.
The students plan to expand the wall and introduce more plants to create a greener, healthier school environment. Their efforts serve as an inspiring example of student ingenuity and their commitment to creating a more sustainable and healthy learning space.
Custom Recirculating Living Walls by Floraform Design
Custom Recirculating Living Wall using Florafelt Pockets by Floraform Design.
Breathe easy with oxygen-rich spaces
Rebecca Sheedy from Floraform Design in Seattle is the genius behind a 4-year-old commercial living wall that weathered the storm of the 2020 office shutdown! Rebecca's designs not only bring natural beauty indoors but also evolve over time, creating a tranquil oasis for office teams. Breathe easy with oxygen-rich spaces and recharge in this serene environment.
Custom Recirculating Living Wall using Florafelt Pockets by Floraform Design.
Perfect solution for places without water
Using the Florafelt Pocket Panel System connected to a recirculating water tank, it's the perfect solution for water-less office spaces.
Custom Recirculating Living Wall using Florafelt Pockets by Floraform Design.
Hi Lynda,
So nice to talk to you yesterday, as always! Here are a few photos of aging living walls that I have done. 1051 and 1061 are photos of a residential living wall that is 2 years old; 1626 is a commercial living wall that is 4 years old (and survived the office shutdown of 2020!!). Thanks for passing along to Chris, and for your unending support!!
Be well,
Rebecca
Rebecca Sheedy
Founder/Owner/Operator
Floraform Design
www.floraformdesign.com
206.245.5822
Matt Hollis Architects Office Living Wall
MH Architects, San Francisco. Florafelt Pocket System.
Workspace Transformed
Architect Matt Hollis of MA Architects transformed their San Francisco design studio with a breathtaking living wall, filling an entire 12-foot by 8-foot space above the presentation area. Lush ferns, cascading air plants, and vibrant succulents create a visual tapestry that not only inspires employees but also wows clients, prompting them to consider incorporating similar green elements into their projects.
MH Architects, San Francisco. Florafelt Pocket System.
MH Architects, San Francisco. Florafelt Pocket System.
Sustainable Ecology
Beyond its aesthetic beauty, the living wall acts as a biofilter, purifying the air and reducing stress levels for the team. Water collected in a base tank is cleverly recirculated through the Florafelt Pockets, ensuring each plant receives a gentle, continuous drink, just like in nature. This innovative system has even earned MA Architects recognition for their commitment to sustainable design.
MH Architects
2325 3rd St #426, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 977-0194
https://www.matthollis.com/
Paradeco Coffee Roasters: A Lush Oasis in St. Petersburg
Jungle Rising Green Walls works with Oasis Landscapes to create a beautiful Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Paradeco Coffee Roasters in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Vision Unveiled
The heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, just got greener and more vibrant with the addition of a stunning living wall at Paradeco Coffee Roasters. This green masterpiece was brought to life through the collaboration of Jungle Rising Green Walls and Oasis Landscapes, turning a coffee haven into a lush oasis.
Seth Stottlemyer living wall specialist.
The Green Thumb Behind the Magic
Meet Seth Stottlemyer, the visionary designer and installer who transformed the dream into a reality. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for botanical beauty, Seth carefully curated and planted the Florafelt Pockets, ensuring a seamless integration of nature into the urban space. His dedication to the project shines through in every leaf and petal.
About the Designer
Seth Stottlemyer, a seasoned designer and installer, specializes in creating stunning living walls using Florafelt Pockets. His dedication to sustainable design and mentorship has led to the growth of a new talent in St. Petersburg, Rael Lawrence, the new installer from Jungle Rising. The Florafelt Pocket wall at Paradeco Coffee Roasters stands as a testament to their collaborative efforts, transforming a simple coffee spot into a flourishing urban oasis.
Florafelt Pockets living wall for Paradeco Coffee Roasters, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Sowing Seeds of Sustainable Design
Jungle Rising Green Walls, in partnership with Oasis Landscapes, takes pride in creating living works of art that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of spaces but also contribute to environmental sustainability. Seth Stottlemyer's expertise and commitment, coupled with the fresh perspective brought by Rael Lawrence, showcase the seamless blend of experience and innovation. Together, they've turned Parade Coffee into a green haven that not only serves excellent coffee but also exemplifies the beauty of living design.
Nurturing Nature, Mentoring Minds
Seth's commitment to sustainability goes beyond the initial installation. Enter Rael Lawrence, the new installer in St. Petersburg working with Jungle Rising. Under Seth's mentorship, Rael played a crucial role in bringing the living wall to life. Now, she takes charge of the maintenance of the Florafelt Pocket wall, ensuring that the vibrant oasis remains a beacon of natural beauty in the heart of the city.
Florafelt Pockets living wall installation with gutter for drainage.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters
111 2nd Ave NE #101, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 - paradecocoffee.com
System Design
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall with Drip Irrigation and Drain Tray. Plywood with air gap mounting.
Succulent Masterpiece by Angelica Cook
Angelica Cook Nurseries, Moorpark, California. Florafelt Living Wall System.
A Succulent Experience
Stepping into M on High Restaurant in Moorpark, California, is like entering an enchanted garden. Velvety lavender jade and mint green succulents, plump and glistening like dewdrops, dance across a rustic wooden fence, their cascading forms reminiscent of emerald earrings swaying in the breeze, creating a subtle color story that entices diners.
Angelica Cook Nurseries, Moorpark, California. Florafelt Living Wall System.
A Tapestry of Life
This breathtaking living wall is the handiwork of renowned artist Angelica Cook, who has transformed a simple fence into a lush tapestry of life. Soft as a whisper, the Florafelt materials cradle the succulents, their fleshy leaves cool and inviting to the touch. Cascading fishhook succulents add a touch of whimsy, their trailing stems adorned with plump, jewel-toned rosettes.
Angelica Cook Nurseries, Moorpark, California. Florafelt Living Wall System.
Water Wise Planting
This masterpiece is not just a feast for the eyes; it's a testament to sustainability and water conservation. Drip irrigation runs across the top, timed to water for maximum efficiency with little waste. Easy to maintain and strikingly original, this succulent wall will thrive in the southern California sun, producing a bounty of brilliant flowers for diners to enjoy year-round.
Angelica Cook Nurseries, Moorpark, California. Florafelt Living Wall System.
Savor the Artistry
Come savor the culinary delights of M on High and get lost in the mesmerizing beauty of Angelica Cook's succulent masterpiece. It's an experience that will stay with you long after you leave, a reminder of the magic that nature can create when nurtured by human artistry.
Living Bookstore at the San Francisco Botanical Garden
A bold, whimsical site greets visitors at the entrance to San Francisco's botanical gardens - a living gift shop!
Manager Dennis Guttman envisioned a vertical garden on the outside, to blend the structure's functionality with the park's world-renowned beauty. He reached out to Plants On Walls, and decided on a system of Florafelt Pocket Panels.
All told, 250 unique species make the gift shop a tantalizing glimpse of what waits just beyond the gates.
The Florafelt Pocket Panels turned the building into its own attraction and the bookstore has never been busier. Dennis notes how sales far exceed goals since since installation. Intrigued by the unique beauty, visitors surround the shop and eventually step inside.
Originally planted by volunteer Steph Kantorski, other volunteers now happily care for the garden. They monitor and adjust, moving and rearranging for the best results. The pockets make it easy to perfect the composition and turn the garden into an interactive learning experience.
Garden botanists selected a variety of plants, including many unique grasses, for the areas where bright light and shade dominate at different times. For the full sun-facing section, succulents and perennials enjoy their perfect environment.
The Florafelt Pockets Panels are mounted with little more than their hanging tabs. Entirely self-watering with a single drip irrigation line, the excess drains to a tray.
You can see the living gift shop at the main entrance to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park.
Living Walls that Last: Joris Bunschoten Unveils the Secrets of Sustainable Greenery
Florafelt living wall in Stabroek Belgium by Joris Bunschoten.
Design and Integration
Amsterdam designer Joris Bunschoten of The Vertical Planting Company collaborated with architects to create a stunning fusion of nature and contemporary architecture. They expertly integrated a vibrant green wall element into the facade of this modern residence. Florafelt Pocket Panels, neatly set within sleek frames, provide easily maintainable pockets for an active living garden. This innovative design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the building but also offers numerous environmental benefits, such as improved air quality and a connection to nature.
Florafelt living wall by Joris Bunschoten, The Vertical Planting Company Amsterdam.
Florafelt living wall by Joris Bunschoten, The Vertical Planting Company Amsterdam.
Florafelt living wall by Joris Bunschoten, The Vertical Planting Company Amsterdam.
Longevity and Expertise
A testament to Joris Bunschoten's expertise and the durability of the Florafelt system, this living wall in Belgium continues to flourish five years after installation. Joris, the founder of The Vertical Garden Company, emphasizes the importance of using the right nutrients and watering techniques to ensure the long-term health and vibrancy of living walls. This verdant masterpiece stands as a striking example of the possibilities of incorporating nature into diverse environments, adding a touch of life and freshness to any space.
Florafelt living wall in Stabroek Belgium by Joris Bunschoten. (5 years later)
Florafelt living wall by Joris Bunschoten, The Vertical Planting Company Amsterdam.
Florafelt living wall by Joris Bunschoten, The Vertical Planting Company Amsterdam.
The Vertical Planting Company
Joris Bunschoten
De Baan 3 | 3648 BZ Wilnis | 0031 297778682 | 0031 6 83492996
www.verticalplanting.eu
joris@verticalplanting.eu
Las Vegas Living Wall
Florafelt living wall by Ph Balanced and LandWorks for The Lucy Las Vegas.
Designed by Ph Balanced and LandWorks, LLC for the artists residence at The Lucy in downtown Las Vegas.
Designed for sun this Florafelt living wall features rosemary, geranium and asparagus fern.
Florafelt living wall by Ph Balanced and LandWorks for The Lucy Las Vegas.
"I appreciate Florafelt and the care you put into your product and your customers. We will be ordering more soon." - Jesse Welling, jesse@landworkslv.com
Planterra Canada Uses Florafelt for Corporate Clients
Planterra Canada. Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters
Planterra in Canada uses the simplicity of Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters to deliver impressive living walls to their clients.
Planterra Canada. Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters.
Using them indoors for corporate clients they have included branding and signage. Supplemental lighting is a crucial part of a vertical garden's health but also highlights its natural beauty as a focal point.
As an added measure they have added extra irrigation tubing at each pocket for total moisture control.
The lush living walls make interior environments much more pleasant for work and relaxation.
Planterra Canada. Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters
To ease installation they deliver the pre-planted panels to the site prior to installation.
Construction workers lift the pre-planted panels into place and hang to the structure using the hanging tabs and S-hooks.
Planterra Canada. Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters
Yoobi Los Angeles Office Living Wall
Florafelt Pockets Custom Recirc by Florals by Mitzi for Yoobi Los Angeles.
Florafelt Pocket Panels were used to create a custom recirculating system. The tank was covered with recycled wood materials.
Florafelt Pockets Custom Recirc by Florals by Mitzi for Yoobi Los Angeles.
Florafelt Pockets Custom Recirc by Florals by Mitzi for Yoobi Los Angeles.
Florafelt Pockets Custom Recirc by Florals by Mitzi for Yoobi Los Angeles.
Sun-loving Succulents and Grasses Living Wall
An elegant collection of plants designed by Planted Places are planted in Florafelt Pocket Panels.
Northern California based garden design team Planted Places installs a beautiful poolside living wall for a client’s private home in Marin, California.
For a distinctive touch, they mounted Florafelt Pocket Panels on 2x4 redwood lumber attached to the fence. In addition to making a dramatic statement by "floating" the living wall, it ensures the fence remains dry.
Wood Supports protect the fence from moisture buildup for this Florafelt Pockets living wall by Planted Places.
Automatic irrigation keeps the plants moist. Two drip emitters are placed at the top of every Florafelt Pocket, positioned to each edge. The placement irrigates the Florafelt Pockets, not the plants. Roots seek the moisture collected in the pockets and grow into the felted system. This unbound approach allows roots to grow into and through the felt, letting the plants reach full maturity, far beyond the efficient size of each pocket.
Planted Places worked with their client to create a beautiful mix of cool and fresh designs.
Starting with smaller plants is not only more economical, it allows the wall to take a natural, individual character. The Florafelt Pockets are elegant enough to highlight the new plantings before they cover the surface with a dramatic cliffside of life.
Christine of Planted Places created this Florafelt living wall for their clients home in just an afternoon.
Irrigation done right by Planted Places using the Florafelt Pocket Panel living wall system.
Planted Places features a mix of grasses and succulents for this Florafelt Pocket Panel living wall.
Instantly Beautiful Succulent Living Wall
Florafelt Pocket Panel living wall by Hannah Construction for Jamba Juice, Martinez.
In a single afternoon, a beautiful wall of succulents dramatically transforms a retail entrance for Jamba Juice in Martinez, California, concealing an unsightly recycling area.
Succulents are instantly beautiful in Florafelt Pockets and can simply be watered with a hose.
The team from Hannah Construction attaches the Florafelt Pocket Panel living wall system to an existing landscape screen.
Florafelt Pocket Panels are attached to an existing Green Screen to create an instant real living wall.
Featuring aloe, this beautiful mix of succulents will thrive in the bright indirect light of this open air entryway.
In just a few hours, the entrance and outdoor seating area designed by Johnson Lyman Architects was revitalized into a welcoming spot for customers.
Florafelt Pocket Panel living wall filled with Succulents for Jamba Juice in Martinez, California.
Vertical Garden Window to Nature
A wall of plants is more than a beautiful home feature. It’s an entire community of living things. Together they have a life of their own and create a distinct personality. The leaves grow and move every day, creating a subtle but distinct change. It’a living ecosystem that’s complex and rich, and that’s why they draw our attention.
Philodendron Congo Green loves bright light, and pairs nicely with Philodendron Xanadu Neon to provide striking color contrast.
Plants Give Back
Plants bring huge joy. We love potted plants in our homes and offices, but it's magnified with an entire wall. We spend most of our time indoors, so a vertical garden is a reminder of how important nature is for our well-being. It feels like an open window and lets us experience nature every day.
Like a window into a jungled forrest this living wall was built into the design of this architectural home.
Getting to Know Your Vertical Garden
Touching your plants lets you know your living wall better. You can feel the raw power of life in each leaf. Interacting with plants reminds of the miracle of living things. Getting to know your living wall will also make the plants healthier and happier. For example, wiping leaves removes dust so they can breath easier. The surface of leaves absorb carbon dioxide from our breath and converts it to oxygen, which helps us breathe easier too.
Landscape Designer Lindsey Graves of Living Green Design provides extra love and care to his living wall creations.
Inspiring Green Design
This living wall is designed by the architect and owners of this Noe Valley San Francisco home. With their construction team, they created a waterproof alcove with floor drains. An inset plywood surface was waterproofed with rubber pond liner, and Florafelt Pockets were mounted using deck screws. Irrigation tubing was added at the top, and water slowly drips to each plant. Full-spectrum LED lighting provides perfect light levels. A mix of philodendrons and others are were added to create dramatic green sweeps with subtle textures. Over the years, the plants were rearranged, and new species introduced. The Florafelt Pockets and Wraps system makes it easy to sculpt this well-loved living wall.
Florafelt Pockets Make it Easy
Affordable and elegantly designed synthetic felt pockets are mounted easily to walls. Once irrigation and drainage is in place they are quickly planted to provide you with an instant living experience.
Toyota Sales Showroom Living Wall
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Toyota Showroom by Pasi Lindberg Viherolo Oy Finland.
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Toyota Showroom by Pasi Lindberg Viherolo Oy Finland.
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Toyota Showroom by Pasi Lindberg Viherolo Oy Finland.
Yoga Valo Finland Living Wall
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Yoga Valo by Pasi Lindberg of Viherolo Oy Finland.
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Yoga Valo by Pasi Lindberg of Viherolo Oy Finland.
Airbnb Coca-Cola Loft Bathroom Vertical Garden
Airbnb Coca-Cola Loft in Boston area features a Florafelt vertical garden for their guests.
How fun to bathe beneath a beautiful plant wall. This Airbnb listing delivers. Next time you’re in the Boston area reserve and experience it for yourself.
The Coca-Cola Loft: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4014363
Sarasota Landscaper Creates Gorgeous Vertical Gardens for his Clients
A Florafelt vertical garden by Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes welcomes visitors to this Florida residence.
Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes uses Florafelt vertical garden planters to create a wall garden for a private home.
It is easy to install the panels. Root wrapping plants is easy and plants thrive in Florafelt.
A combination of philodendron, peperomia and ferns make for a delightful living wall.
Seth loves to use the Florafelt system to create luxurious living walls for his clients.
It is simple to install the Florafelt vertical garden planter panels and root wrapped plants thrive in Florafelt.
Seth Stottlemyer
Oasis Gardenscapes
Sarasota, Florida
941-724-4837
Kingwood Center Gardens Greenhouse Expands Bromeliad Collection Vertically
The bromeliads vertical garden greets visitors with an eye-catching and unique feature at Kingwood Center greenhouse.
The famous Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio received an enormous donation of bromeliads from botanist Jerry Raack. With no room to spare and eager to spruce up the plain wall of a heavily-visited attraction, they decided to grow vertically. Greenhouse manager Doug Schuster asked production coordinator Laura Mast to find the best system. Laura researched online and discovered Florafelt vertical gardens.
Bromeliads growing in a Florafelt Vertical Garden at Kingwood Center Gardens greenhouse.
The Florafelt vertical garden planters hang from horizontal metal supports using s-hooks. The plants were wrapped and arranged into a beautiful display that boasts seasonal color.
Simple S-hooks hold the Florafelt Vertical Garden Planters at the Kingwood Center Gardens greenhouse.
Bromeliads are epiphytes that require minimal roots and naturally grow in trees. Watering twice a week with a hand sprayer keeps them happy and thriving.
Kingwood Center Garden greenhouse director Doug Schuster and production coordinator Laura Mast with the Florafelt Vertical Garden.
Bromeliad wrapped with a Florafelt Root Wrapper at Kingwood Center Gardens greenhouse.
Doug and Laura are not the only ones delighted with the results - the plant wall is a huge hit with visitors.
Bromeliads supported vertically in Florafelt show seasonal color at Kingwood Center Gardens.
Just Add Jungle
Chicago interior designer Jennifer L. Hawn spices up her client's mask collection with an entire wall of living jungle.
The Florafelt pocket panel system was the perfect low-profile dripless vertical garden solution.
This naturally lit stairwell is the perfect place for plants and an even better home for these wild african masks.
Jennifer L. Hawn
Interior Designer
jenniferhawn.com
Landscape Architecture Student Benjamin Heim Grows an Inspiring Vertical Garden
Years of finesse have allowed Benjamin Heim to create this botanical masterpiece for his clients vertical garden in San Francisco. Created with Florafelt Pocket Panels, this copper-framed custom living wall started with mostly ferns and has evolved into an intense mixture of exotic species inspired by curiosity and experimentation. The result is astounding.
An aging bromeliad roots into a Florafelt Root Wrap.
A spontaneous and inspired vertical garden masterpiece. Florafelt Vertical Garden by Benjamin Heim of Groundcover Landscaping.
