Green infrastructure consultancy
Sustainable building features can add both complexity and reward to a project. We help architects navigate design and planning to create green infrastructure that works for the client, planning council, and climate.
Our clients and partners
Here to make planning easier
Unsure of the best way to meet regulatory requirements and sustainability targets for your next project? This is our specialty. We’ll help you design practical, compliant solutions to achieve planning with ease.
BNG
Our Biodiversity Net Gain consultants help you find creative and meaningful ways to support biodiversity with your building. That often includes designing green solutions that integrate native plants and provide habitats for wildlife, like pollinators, birds, and bats.
BREEAM
The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method evaluates the sustainability of a development’s design, construction process, and daily operation. Our BREEAM consultants can help you earn credits in key categories.
UGF
We can ensure your project meets your local authority’s Urban Greening Factor requirements by integrating greenery in creative ways. For example, living walls turn unused vertical surfaces into valuable green space that counts toward your UGF score.
Lay the groundwork for a successful build
BNG, UGF, and BREEAM consulting is just the start of our work. We’re here to provide the clarity and resources needed at any stage of the process to design a solution that satisfies the project’s purpose.
Confirm feasibility early
Explore every option
Plan efficiently
Get ahead of challenges
Consulting case studies
We design every solution to fit its purpose. See the unique goals we’ve helped clients achieve.
Largest living wall in Europe
Driven by BNG and UGF goals, all 3,900m² of Eden’s green wall help meet an impressive list of environmental credentials: UKGBC Net Zero Carbon Building, BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Building Standard, and more.
First cruising walls
Can living walls thrive on a cruise ship? We made history with Crystal Serenity by helping them ground guests in the middle of the ocean.
Van Gogh, planted
When commissioned to recreate a Van Gogh painting, our biophilic design consultants stretched their creative muscles.
Deloitte’s BREEAM Excellent rating
Viritopia consults on many types of green infrastructure, including intensive green roofs. We brought colour and honeybees to Deloitte’s 70m-high terrace, supporting biodiversity and achieving BREEAM Excellent environmental standard.
Want to learn more about our system?
Viritopia’s living walls help buildings achieve environmental targets and regulatory standards. Access our technical details below or schedule a call to learn more.
Award-winning green infrastructure consultants
Partner with us to design a building that earns recognition in the UK and around the world.
Facade Awards UK – Best new build project - North
Facade Awards UK – Sustainability project of the year
Planning Awards – Highly commended
RIBA London Award
How we can help
Feasibility study
Know right away if green infrastructure is feasible for the building.
Compliance support
Our consultants deeply understand BNG, UGF, BREEAM, and WELL.
Plant selection
We advise on the best plants for the local climate and your goals.
Tailored recommendations
Explore different green solutions and make the right choice for your project.
Technical drawings
Our green building consultants can help with detailed drawings and 3D modelling.
Visuals and mock-ups
See what the building would look like with different designs and plant species.
Tender documents
We develop a feasibility report and other documents to help secure planning.
Indicative costs
Get a clear picture of costs for installation and upkeep at the very beginning.
Viritopia have helped us maximise the effectiveness of what we are trying to do, and in doing so, have created beautiful outcomes. Their expertise and advice related to species selection and installation has been vital.
Get started with a free feasibility study
Curious about designing with green infrastructure? Schedule a call with our consultants to see what’s possible with a project you’re working on.
