New York City’s brownstones are timeless, full of charm, and rich with history. Adding a living wall can bring a fresh vibe to these classic homes while enhancing their appeal. However, there are some factors to consider before adding a living wall to your New York brownstone. Make sure to keep these in mind: 1. […]
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Wishing you a Happy and Green New Year! As we move into 2025, green design is reaching new heights, driven by innovative solutions and a collective push toward sustainability. Whether in homes, commercial properties, or cityscapes, eco-friendly approaches are dictating how we build and inhabit our spaces. Among the most influential features in this new
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Just like any investment in sustainability, living walls offer many benefits but may come with their own set of challenges. Here’s a technical breakdown of common problems faced by living wall owners in NYC and how to address them effectively. 1. Irrigation System Malfunctions Problem: Inefficient or faulty irrigation systems can result in overwatering, underwatering,
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In New York City, affordable housing must address environmental justice while simultaneously offering better-quality living environments. Poor air quality, intense heat, and a lack of green spaces are common problems in low-income areas, threatening health and quality of life. Presenting green walls, a clever way to solve these problems for low-income neighborhoods! The Benefits of
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New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) is a groundbreaking regulation aimed at reducing carbon emissions from buildings larger than 25,000 square feet, which are responsible for about 70% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. The law sets progressively stricter emission caps starting in 2024, with significant penalties for non-compliance. Among the many strategies for
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Water scarcity and urban flooding are pressing issues for densely populated cities like NYC. These challenges demand innovative solutions that can address both resource conservation and stormwater management. Enter living walls, an eco-friendly, multifunctional approach that not only beautifies spaces but also plays an effective role in water management. This blog explains how living walls
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Living walls are popping up all over New York City, adding a touch of nature to the concrete jungle. Whether you’re a building owner, a property manager, or an architect, you’ve likely noticed how these vertical gardens are transforming office buildings, hotels, and even storefronts. But how does a living wall go from an idea
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Sustainable building solutions like living walls and green roofs have emerged as popular ways to curb urban pollution and incorporate nature into cities. Both provide environmental, aesthetic, and financial benefits, but which one is the best fit for your building in New York City? In this post, we’ll compare living walls and green roofs, focusing
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In our previous blog post, we covered various technical FAQs about living walls. However, there are also many practical considerations about living wall installation that our readers wanted us to address. Here is an overview of everything our customers wanted to know about living walls to help them make their purchase decision easier! 1. What
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Various technical considerations go into planning and installing a living wall, to ensure that it is structurally sound and long-lasting. As expert living wall installers in New York City, our team at Eco Brooklyn receives many technical queries from architects and building owners regarding specific aspects of living wall installations. In this blog post, our
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