Japan-based company, Suntory Midorie, developed this new type of wall-garden called the Hana no Kabe, which translates to “flower wall”. With a new material called pacfal, Suntory Midorie is replacing natural soil with a synthetic soil that is lighter and ensures optimal growth of the plants.
Already blooming in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, these gardens are perfect for the narrow spaces in the urban areas of the Japan.
Take a look at the related articles to see how green space is being added to walls and ceilings in other urban cores around the world.
What's Driving This Trend
- Synthetic Soil
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gardening industry, allowing for optimal plant growth in urban areas with limited space.
- Vertical Gardens
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry, adding green space to walls and ceilings in urban cores.
- Urban Greening
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainability industry, promoting environmental consciousness in densely populated areas.
Who This Affects Most
- Gardening
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gardening industry, revolutionizing the way plants are grown and maintained.
- Construction
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry, incorporating green spaces into urban architecture.
- Sustainability
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainability industry, finding innovative ways to incorporate nature into urban settings.
