News and insights

Learn how living walls change in the spring, which signs to watch for, and how seasonal care supports healthy spring growth.

Read how living walls change in winter, from slower plant growth to seasonal wildlife, and how the right care supports year-round health.

Learn about environmental architecture, including its principles, benefits, examples, and role in reducing the impact of buildings on people and the planet.

Learn how urban greening helps cities manage heat, rainfall, and biodiversity loss, with practical approaches and examples from around the world.

New from Viritopia: the London Living Walls Guide 2026 explores evolving planning policy, green infrastructure, and living wall adoption in London.

We’re pleased to share that our polypropylene Viritopia® Living Wall System has achieved a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Understanding the true environmental impact of our product matters.

Learn how living walls and green roofs capture and slow rainfall, reduce pressure on urban drainage systems, and support SuDS strategies to mitigate flood risk.

Learn what Biodiversity Net Gain means, how it’s calculated, what the BNG requirements are in England, and how to achieve BNG in urban plots.

Learn about living wall fire safety: how testing works, which regulations apply, how to reduce fire risk, and Viritopia’s approach to fire performance.

We wrote a letter to the Minister of Housing and Planning and had support and signatures from specilists accorss the industry including competitors, architects and sustainbility consultants.

Can a green wall help with biodiversity net gain? Learn how living walls introduce new habitat, support local wildlife, and help urban plots meet their BNG target.

The Longmoor project, featuring Viritopia’s living wall system, is showcased in the RIBA Commercial Directory 2025 for its biophilic and sustainable approach.