Dezeen writes: “London’s largest living wall designed to reduce urban flooding is unveiled at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel, Victoria.
Standing at 350 square metres with over 10,000 ferns and herbaceous plants and 16 tons of soil, Victoria today (21 August 2013) welcomes London’s largest living wall designed to reduce urban flooding. On the doorstep of Buckingham Palace, the wall reaches over 21 metres high and is packed with 20 seasonal plant species designed to attract wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees. The permanent feature will improve the air quality in the area and store up to 10,000 litres of water at any time, reducing the risk of surface water flooding, as well as providing a vibrant focal point for locals and visitors.”
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