{"id":2818,"date":"2015-04-21T10:48:22","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T10:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=2818"},"modified":"2015-04-21T10:48:22","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T10:48:22","slug":"ans-global-supports-ms-newcastle-living-wall-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/ans-global-supports-ms-newcastle-living-wall-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"ANS Global supports M&S Newcastle with living wall installation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Marks & Spencer Newcastle unveiled the results of its extensive refit earlier this month. The new-look ecostore boasts energy efficient features such as LED lighting, intelligent door sensors and a stunning 167sq.m living green wall, designed and installed by ANS Global.<\/p>\n
The living wall is made up to 16,000 native species including thyme, wild strawberries and cranesbill. A spokesperson from ANS Global explained: \u201cWe installed the living wall to help insulate the building and encourage biodiversity in the city centre. The living wall will offer a source of nectar for butterflies and bees, and seeds for birds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike Barry, Director of Plan A, M&S\u2019s eco and ethical programme to become the world\u2019s most sustainable retailer, said: \u201cM&S Newcastle is one of our most important stores and the finished green wall and store\u2019s eco energy refit is hugely exciting for everyone at the company.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope the completion of this project will boost Northumberland Street, and provide our customers with an improved shopping experience. The green wall is a real standout, and with summer just around the corner it will be exciting to watch it continue to flourish.\u201d<\/p>\n
The living wall is irrigated by rainwater which is captured on the roof by a rainwater harvesting system, and controlled from the ANS Global\u2019s offices in Chichester, West Sussex.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson from ANS Global continued, \u201cTo mark the occasion we donated 100 of the same plants used in the green wall to three local primary schools.\u201d<\/p>\n