As New York living wall installers we have seen the therapeutic effects our walls have on city residents. So it comes as no surprise to us that a new study has found that city dwellers who live near green spaces have better health, live longer and are generally happier. The findings come from a study …
Living Near Green Spaces Helps You Live Longer, New Study Shows Read More »
As New York living wall installers we are very interested in the effects of living walls on the city environment. Unfortunately because green walls are so new there is little research on the topic and we need to rely on broader studies on green spaces in general like gardens and parks. One study that just …
Study: Green Spaces and Living Walls Reduce Crime, Road Rage and Enhance Mood Read More »
In my research on Living Wall installations I came across a little article about Japan and trees. In the 1980’s the Forest Agency of Japan started recommending people spend more time in forests because it increases good health. Fair enough, makes sense, but where’s the science behind their claim. It turns out there is some. Research …
Here is a great pdf doc on green walls. It is created by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, an excellent resource for urban green roofs and living walls. We install living walls in Brooklyn and are constantly looking for better techniques. The art is still very new and we are still very much in the …
