The calming effects of being surrounded by greenery are well-documented, and more businesses are turning to biophilic design to bring some of that effect indoors. Artificial green walls are one of the most practical ways to do it, without the water, light, or maintenance a living wall demands.
There's plenty of research on how biophilic design can boost productivity in the office, and a green wall accomplishes a lot of that effect in a single feature. This guide covers what artificial green walls are made of, how to choose a style, and what to expect when working with Greenscape on a custom design.
An artificial green wall is a panel or feature made from synthetic foliage, moss, and plants, built to be mounted on a wall or structure rather than potted or freestanding. Designs range from a simple, uniform boxwood panel to a more elaborate mix of ornamental grasses, flowers, and greenery. Unlike a living wall, it doesn't need irrigation, drainage, or grow lights, which is what makes it practical for interior spaces where those systems aren't feasible.
Artificial green walls are made up of synthetic plants, foliage, and faux moss, typically constructed from fabrics or plastics. Many are built using UV-resistant materials, which helps prevent fading and damage from exposure to sunlight, so the design stays vibrant over time. For commercial installations, it's also worth asking about fire-retardant foliage with a Class A non-flammable fire spread rating, particularly for high-traffic or high-occupancy spaces.
Technological advancements in manufacturing have changed what's possible with modern artificial greenery. High-quality faux materials now resemble the real thing down to the texture and colour variation, a far cry from the flat, uniform-looking fake plants of years past.
There's a wide range of styles to choose from, whether you want a simple green boxwood design with interlaced leaves for a soothing, understated look, or a more elaborate arrangement featuring ornamental grasses, flowers, and mixed foliage as a statement piece. Green walls work in dining areas, living rooms, offices, hotels, retail stores, and public spaces, and can be customized to reflect a personal style or brand identity, right down to the plant types, colours, and arrangement.
Beyond ready-made panels, Greenscape offers customizable green wall designs built to fit your space, along with installation. This generally involves attaching a frame or panel to a wall or structure and building it out with your chosen foliage, tailored to your taste and aesthetic preferences from concept through installation. Whether you're looking for a simple accent panel or a fully designed green wall installation, Greenscape's team can help you get there.
If you're planning a green wall specifically for a commercial use case like noise control, space dividing, or signage, see how businesses are applying commercial green walls for those purposes.
Very little. No watering, fertilizing, or pruning is required. Occasional dusting is typically all that's needed to keep an artificial green wall looking its best.
Yes. Plant types, colours, arrangement, and scale can all be selected to match a specific interior design, brand identity, or budget, from a small accent panel to a full feature wall.
Yes, purchased green wall panels can be shipped Canada-wide, though Greenscape's design and installation services are focused on British Columbia and Alberta.
Share your green wall ideas with a Greenscape design expert, and the team can help you figure out which options are right for your space. Greenscape designs and installs custom artificial green walls for commercial spaces across BC and Alberta.
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