Optima Meadow - Living Wall Rainscreen Cladding Solution - living wall

Optima Meadow living wall adapts Sotech’s FC+ system, in a collaboration with Vertical Meadow for an innovative living wall solution. Featuring a hinged perforated front panel, providing a way of inserting the seed membrane. Prioritising biodiversity, Optima Meadow incorporates nature into urban developments, developing a narrative that resonates with local communities and benefits the broader environment. The aluminium rainscreen, crafted from non-combustible materials, ensures peace of mind. The solution has an integrated irrigation system which is WI-FI powered and activated to initiate the controlled germination process overseen by Vertical Meadow.

Features and benefits:

• Grown from seed in place: This avoids the need for pre-growing plants offsite and the transport and install of fragile plants onsite which are heavy, wet and dirty. 
• Drained and ventilated: Features a labyrinth-jointed series of panels creating an effective weather shield.
• Secret fixings: Offers a sleek, uninterrupted facade appearance that is free from visible fixings, maintaining the benefits of a drained and ventilated facade.
• Seamless integration: Engineered to integrate with all other building facade elements.
• Low environmental impact: Reducing carbon footprint, conservation of natural resources, and preservation of biodiversity for future generations.
• Enhanced biodiversity: Reduced transportation emissions, and greater adaptability to local environmental conditions.
• Automation and remote monitoring: By Vertical Meadow of water control include optimised water usage, minimised water wastage, and improved efficiency in maintenance.
• Real-time data adjustments: Leading to cost savings, enhanced sustainability, and reduced environmental impact.