The Minnesota Twins prepare for a change of view soon at its Target Field as plans take place to install a new 'Living Wall' in sight for the batter. It is essentially a tall green wall comprised of plants that are incorporated in a tier system to that it creates a solid naturistic background for the athletes and fans.
A statement from the team explains that the installation will “create a consistent, stationary background of lush greenery, without variations in color or texture, to provide both beauty and a world-class hitter’s backdrop." Before installing the Living Wall, there were trees that had to be removed, which proved to be imbalanced in terms of aesthetics for the team before.
What's Driving This Trend
- Living Walls in Sports Fields
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating living walls in sports fields can enhance the aesthetic appeal and provide a consistent background for athletes and fans.
- Sustainable Landscaping in Stadiums
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing sustainable landscaping practices, such as living walls, in stadiums can improve the overall environmental impact of sports venues.
- Naturistic Backgrounds for Athletes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating naturistic backgrounds, like living walls, can improve the focus and performance of athletes during sporting events.
Who This Affects Most
- Sports Facilities
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Sports facilities can explore incorporating living walls to enhance the visual experience and sustainability of their venues.
- Landscaping and Gardening
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Landscaping and gardening companies can tap into the growing demand for sustainable and aesthetically pleasing installations like living walls.
- Environmental Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Environmental design firms can offer their expertise in incorporating sustainable elements like living walls in sports stadiums and other public spaces.
