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Discover Meristem Design's innovative approach to urban sustainability with the award-winning SuDS Planter - AquaPlanter. Our latest project in Newham schools not only showcases the fusion of flood resilience and environmental education but also brings the joys of edible planting to the heart of the community. By integrating these living, growing spaces, we’re cultivating a greener future and sowing the seeds of environmental stewardship in the next generation.
On behalf of the London Borough of Lambeth, we embarked on a mission to design, construct, and install over 520 meters of 1.8m tall Hedera screens at 16 schools within 4 months, targeting pollution-affected areas. Our comprehensive approach included initial surveys, bespoke design, construction, and a 12-month maintenance plan, alongside essential training and handover for school staff, to protect students from air pollution and enhance environmental education.
Meristem Design teamed up with Coppermill Primary School for the third annual Call to Earth Day - a global initiative by CNN. This collaboration represents a significant stride towards fostering environmental awareness and instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet's well-being. The aim was to showcase schools actively contributing to environmental solutions.
Discover how Meristem Design's Climate Resilient Schools project in London is reducing surface water flood risk and promoting resilience through the implementation of innovative SuDS planters. The Climate Resilient Schools project undertaken in partnership with the Greater London Authority, the Department for Education, and Thames Water, represents a significant step towards building a climate-resilient future. Learn about the benefits of nature-inspired design, sustainable drainage systems, and the educational opportunities they bring.
We were awarded the Climate Resilient Schools contract by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to design, build and install approximately 800 planters across London's most flood prone schools.
Meristem's Rain Garden SuDS planters (also known as gutter or stormwater planters) are a sustainable flash flood and stormwater management solution with an internal water reservoir and slow release drainage system.
We have recently completed several Healthy School Streets in the London Borough of Camden.
A school street is a road outside a school that has a temporary restriction on motorised traffic at the start and the end of the school day. The restriction applies to both school traffic and through traffic between 8:15am and 9:30am and 3-4pm.
Meristem were at the forefront of the Mayor of London’s new drive to clean up our city’s air last week - installing green screens, as well as some other planting, in three schools around London during half term.
Wyvil Primary School in South Lambeth, Robin Hood Junior School in Sutton, and Christopher Hatton Primary School in Holborn are now the happy beneficiaries of our urban greening, providing a cleaner and healthier environment for their pupils to learn and play in.
