Biotecture

17/08/2022

Biotecture are on a mission to help reconnect people with nature and we can't do that without a brilliant team. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians and a Maintenance Supervisor to help us look after living walls across London and surrounding areas.

Please visit our website for the full job descriptions - www.biotecture.uk.com/careers
Please send your CV to [email protected]

11/08/2022

Biotecture's living walls fit beautifully within this colourful landscape design at Fosse Park Shopping Centre in Leicester. https://landezine.com/fosse-park-leicester-by-macgregor-smith/

Inspired by local heritage, surrounded by wildflowers and home to a fleet of colourful foxes, Fosse Park is a retail space reimagined. Created in collaboration with The Crown Estate, Fosse Park stands on the site of the old Everards Brewery in Leicester, and we’ve kept true to those roots in the d...

01/08/2022

Are you a looking for a new challenge? We are on the search for passionate Maintenance Technicians and a Maintenance Supervisor to help us look after living walls across London and surrounding areas.

Find out more about the jobs and how to apply on our website.
https://www.biotecture.uk.com/about-us/careers/

Please send your CV to [email protected]

31/05/2022

Do you enjoy working outside and making the world a greener place? We are looking for horticultural technicians to join our fast-growing specialist team.

This role would be ideal for someone looking to become a specialist in maintaining living walls. You will be working on prestigious living walls predominantly in London and around the UK.

Does this sound like the right role for you? Please apply here: https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/horticultural-support-technician---living-walls-13033-biotecture---london/13051/description/

10/05/2022

Do you want to join a sustainable company helping to make the world a greener place? We are looking for an Operations Administrator to join our team in Bosham in West Sussex.

Biotecture are part of the Mitie Group so you will benefit from being part of a larger organisation as well as part of our close knit specialist team. We can offer you interesting work and the prospect of real career development.

Think this might be the right role for you? Please apply via the Mitie website: https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/operations-administrator-12699-biotecture---bosham/12717/description/

24/01/2022

Are you a recent graduate with an interest in sustainable design?

We are on the lookout for a talented individual to join our team in London Bridge. You will initially start as Sales Administrator with a view to progression in the first 12-18 months into becoming a fully-fledged Sales Executive.

Interested? You can find the full job description on our website. https://www.biotecture.uk.com/about-us/careers/

To apply please email your CV to [email protected]

13/01/2022

Our Maintenance Director Russell visited the McArthurGlen Group Ashford Designer Outlet last week. January can be bleak and grey but our living walls are providing lush greenery for shoppers to enjoy. The living walls, all 2,000 sqm of them are looking fantastic thanks to careful plant selection and expert maintenance throughout the year. Well done team!

You can find out more about the project on our website: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/portfolio/mcarthurglen-ashford-designer-outlet/

22/12/2021

Merry Christmas! Our team will be enjoying a break over the holiday period and our offices will be closed from 1pm today. We will be back at 8am on the 4th of January. See you in the new year!

Picture: McArthurGlen Ashford Designer Outlet

16/12/2021

Our Managing Director Richard Sabin has been reflecting on 2021. It’s been another challenging year for everyone, but our passion for reconnecting people with nature is stronger than ever! We have enjoyed working with many great clients to bring greenery back into our urban environment and our maintenance team has celebrated some prestigious award wins.

It’s our 15-year anniversary in 2022 and we are optimistic for the coming year!

We will be enjoying a break over the holiday period and our offices will be closed from 5pm Tuesday the 21st, re-opening at 8am on the 4th of January.

07/12/2021

Not all maintenance works take place Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm! Our teams have been working nights to avoid disrupting two busy shopping areas in the run up to Christmas; The McArthurGlen Group Ashford Designer Outlet and Regal House in London's Covent Garden. Well done team!

01/12/2021

Company growth, coupled with recent internal promotions, means we are looking for a Contract Sales Manager to join our maintenance team in Bosham, West Sussex.

Candidates with financial qualifications or experience in a fast paced financial, contractual, or analytical background will be desirable.

You can find the full job description on our website: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/about-us/careers/

We are also still looking for a Sales Assistant and an Operations Assistant. If you are interested in helping us make the world a greener place, please get in touch!

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17/11/2021

The demand for green infrastructure and living walls continues to build, and we have made some exciting promotions to ensure we can grow sustainably! https://www.biotecture.uk.com/big-changes-for-biotecture-jodie-and-russell-join-the-board-of-directors/

We are pleased to announce two additions to our Board of Directors. Jodie Voller — previously Biotecture’s Operations Manager — has been promoted to Sustainability Director and Russell Hearsum steps up from Head of Maintenance, into the role of Maintenance Director. Jodie will be working to en...

02/11/2021

We are looking for a Sales Administrator to join our team in Bosham, West Sussex. If you share our passion for greening up the urban environment and have experience in sales administration we would love to hear from you.

You can find the full job description here: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/about-us/careers/

Send your CV to [email protected]

01/10/2021

Good luck to Vanessa, our Sales and Account Manager, who will be running the on Sunday. She has been training hard to take on the challenge and is raising funds for Hospice UK. The Charity are on a mission to transform the way society cares for the dying and those around them, and are working to ensure that good quality hospice and end of life care is available to everyone who needs it. You can sponsor Vanessa via her Just Giving page: http://ow.ly/GkPU50Gkbo1

30/09/2021

After a two year wait, Flower Show proved again why it’s the world’s greatest horticultural event. It is always a joy to collaborate with garden designers and help bring their visions to life. In 2020 we launched PlantBox, our modular, stackable living wall system and it was fantastic to share it with everyone who visited the PlantBox stand last week.

We were also proud to see PlantBox in use in five other locations across the show including; 'The Hot Tin Roof Garden’ by RHS Young Designer of the Year Finalist, Ellie Edkins, ‘Best Show Garden’ Winner 'The Guangzhou Garden' by Grant Associates,
and 'The Pharmacy of House Plants' by The Edible Bus Stop and Patch plants.
Read more here: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/highlights-from-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/

19/07/2021

Another in our 'before and after series' - we love the way this living wall really lifts the visual appeal. Covent Garden has always been a fantastic place to visit and shop, and the addition of this living wall really elevates its appeal (and the butterflies agree!)

15/07/2021

We love a 'before and after' - so here's Elephant and Castle for you. Commissioned in 2015 and still looking gorgeous - and the bees and butterflies think so too - watch until the end!

14/07/2021

July is and we're proud to be able to shout about our efforts to be a part of the solution when it comes to reducing plastic usage.

PlantBox, our modular, stackable vertical planting system is made from 100% recycled materials. As well as its success within the domestic marketplace, we have found it popular with our hospitality and retail clients too: restaurants, bars, shops and cafes as have all found ways to incorporate our unique vertical greening systems into their public spaces – meaning they are part of the plastic revolution too – and not just for July!

Check out some of the other commercial applications for Plantbox here: https://www.growingrevolution.com/trade/

12/07/2021

What is Biophilia and Biophilic design?

Biophilia is an “innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world”.

Put simply, biophilia is the intrinsic connection between human beings and nature, and by extension, plants. By tapping into biophilia, we access the all the benefits that plants offer – and now that the world is opening up and people are returning to offices and workplaces, there has never been a better time to bring biophilia into the workplace, for a healthier, happier workforce.

09/07/2021

Tomorrow is 'National Don't step on a bee day' so here at Biotecture, we're just reminding you to to be careful of our little pollinating friends and we love the fact that our living walls bring such important biodiversity to urban landscapes. visit www.biotecture.uk.com/biodiversity for more.

08/07/2021

A living wall is more than just window dressing, designed to make a building look attractive. This is our living wall at New Street Square, London. Installed in 2011, and still looking stunning, this living wall is an example of the longevity of our installations, which breathe life into the man-made surroundings, and offer biophilic respite from the urban grind.

The long term benefits of an external living wall installation include more efficient thermal regulation of buildings and improvements in cladding fire-safety. A living wall system is a long-term, net-positive investment in your building, your employees and your environment. Happy Anniversary New Street Square!

For more on our fire safety compliance, visit: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/design-and-specify/specifications-and-compliance/reaction-to-fire/

07/07/2021

Vertical greening inspiration at the Garden Festival - discover more on stand HC356 🌿

06/07/2021

If you’re a landscape architect or garden designer and you’re visiting this week, take a look at our PlantBox stand, number 356, for some unique, sustainable and 100% recycled vertical gardening solutions that could be a useful addition to your business.

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06/07/2021

The Biotecture nursery - where the magic happens!

Whilst our maintenance crews work hard to keep our clients' living walls looking beautiful, year after year, it is our nursery manager, Campbell, and his dedicated horticultural team who are responsible for nurturing, growing and selecting all the plants we use for each living wall or green hoarding installation we deliver.

Using their many years of experience and in-depth plant-knowledge, Campbell and his team work tirelessly to determine the best planting plans and species, depending on each wall's aspect, season, availability and environmental conditions - and each wall is designed to thrive.

And let's not forget Lottie the dog, who greets everyone with a friendly hello and the hope of a belly-rub when you come to visit!

30/06/2021

Here at Biotecture, we take the maintenance of our living walls just as seriously as we do the design and installation. That's how we ensure that our living walls look stunning year after year (and some of our walls are 10 years old this year).

This week, in our 'meet the team' series, we'd like to introduce you to Sally.

Sally looks after the remote monitoring of our clients' living walls, to ensure they are perfectly hydrated all year round. She keeps an eye on them from our HQ in Bosham, West Sussex, where she can deploy our Maintenance Team to manage any issues that may arise, meaning that your living wall remains in prime condition all year round.

When you work hard to create a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and healthy environment to live and work, a robust and reliable maintenance program is vital to ensure the longevity of your investment.

For more on our maintenance service visit www.biotecture.uk.com/maintenance

25/06/2021

Biotecture was thrilled to attend the official opening of RHS Hilltop - The Home of Gardening Science at RHS Garden Wisley yesterday. This is the UK’s first dedicated horticultural science centre, and will be home to over 95 horticultural scientists, botanists and researchers. Biotecture have installed a beautiful living wall in the atrium of this new facility, and our mutual aim is to inspire, educate and motivate current and future generations in our quest to protect the future of plants, people and the planet. For more on how Biotecture came to be involved with this fantastic project, visit https://www.biotecture.uk.com/home-of-gardening-science/

17/06/2021

Happy Clean Air Day! Biotecture has always been a passionate advocate of biogenic regulation, or the use of plants to help reduce air pollution and improve air quality.

10 years ago, we were commissioned to design, install and maintain a living wall on the side of the Edgware Road Underground Station, to reduce air pollution in this urban street canyon.

An in-depth study conducted by Imperial College London, informed us as to which species to include in our living walls to maximise the capture of pollutants.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London at the time, said "Delivering cleaner air for London is a top priority for me; this ingenious green wall traps harmful pollution on one of our busiest roads, helping to cleanse the air at this popular spot, as well as helping to soften and beautify the local environment".

For more on our research into how living walls can aid in the reduction of air pollution and improve air quality, visit https://www.biotecture.uk.com/air-quality

11/06/2021

A shout out to our Horticultural Manager, Michala!

08/06/2021

How excited were we to appear on with yesterday! https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/the-growing-trend-on-the-up

25/05/2021

It's always exciting to see projects coming together, particularly when it features the installation of our green hoardings, as shown at Globe Point development at Temple, Leeds. Take a look at our Living Hoardings ebook here: https://designrr.page/?id=93467&token=623274683&type=FP

Living Hoardings offer a more pleasing visual appearance overall, as well as helping to increase biodiversity by introducing a range of new plants and attracting pollinating insects. The plants also absorb dangerous gasses and trap harmful particulate matter that is present in the air caused by traffic fumes.
For more info, and to see more of our living walls, see www.biotecture.uk.com/living-hoardings