More and more, we’re seeing a concerning trend across high-end real estate: luxury buildings installing faux green wall panels—thin sheets of artificial plastic plants that offer none of the benefits of natural plant design.

Preserved moss walls, however, offer the perfect middle ground: the visual richness of a living green wall without the infrastructure demands or high cost of a living plant wall—but without compromising on sustainability or aesthetics.

Specifying copper piping might seem convenient or not worth the pushback to General Contractors and plumbers on the project, but it sets the stage for corrosion, poor plant health, increased maintenance, and expensive replacements. Switching to CPVC or PEX is a smart, code-compliant strategy that protects both your living wall and portfolio—ensuring thriving installations and satisfied clients in the years to come. 

The expense of mistakenly installing an unsuitable living wall system for your client’s project is significant. The growing popularity of green walls over the last decade has led to a lower barrier to entry in this industry. Like any product, there are clear quality tiers. Read this article to grasp the substantial ongoing costs tied to lower-priced systems.