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Common Problems Faced by Living Wall Owners in NYC and How to Solve Them

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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Affordable Housing with Green Walls: A New Era for Urban Living in NYC

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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Harnessing the Power of Living Walls for Stormwater and Greywater Management

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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From Concept to Construction: How to Plan and Build Commercial Living Walls In New York

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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Living Walls vs. Green Roofs: Which Is Right for Your Building in NYC?

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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Practical Considerations Around Living Wall Installation – A Guide For Customers

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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Technical FAQs for Living Walls in NYC – A Guide for Architects and Building Owners

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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How To Secure LEED Credits for Living Walls: A User-Friendly Guide

Did you know that you can boost your property’s value and reputation by installing living green wall systems? Yes! LEED is a widely recognized system that rewards properties designed using eco-friendly practices. The U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC) awards LEED credits to properties that meet their environmental performance standards. These sustainable practices help improve the

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The Green Advantage: ROI of Living Walls for Property Owners and Developers

Living walls are a growing trend globally, as a new approach to bring more nature to crowded cities while offering attractive economic returns for property owners. Vertical gardens 1) enhance a property’s curb appeal and 2) provide considerable energy efficiency gains. In this blog post, we explore the estimated ROI of a standard living wall

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