Brickwork Botney

Brickwork Botany, an emerging trend often seen in urban cityscapes across the UK, presents a unique blend of architecture and nature. This concept aims to introduce green spaces and pockets of flora within and around brick constructions, creating a balance between the urban landscape and the natural environment. Its benefits extend beyond aesthetics, enhancing biodiversity, contributing to cleaner air, and providing spaces for relaxation amidst bustling cities.

Brickwork botany encapsulates various approaches, ranging from vertical gardens flourishing on brick walls to sporadic pockets of vegetation. Essential to its design is using specially made bricks with cavities that can accommodate soil and plants, seamlessly integrating them into the structure of buildings. These implants of greenery mark a determined movement away from the endless tarmac and concrete that dominate our towns and cities. Aesthetically pleasing, they also contribute to reducing urban ‘heat island’ effects and improving building insulation.

However, brickwork botany is not without its challenges. Proper maintenance is vital to ensuring the longevity of these living bricks. Watering and caring for the plants can be a complex endeavour, particularly for larger structures or those in challenging climates. Despite these challenges, however, brickwork botany is gaining popularity across the UK. Architects, planners and developers recognise the value of combining the durability of brick with the splendour of greenery. As a testament to this commitment, more building plans feature innovative ways to incorporate brickwork botany.

Why Us?

• A team of reliable, trustworthy contractors, with a wealth of experience.
• If you're keen to support a local business, we’re based in Maresfield, and cover Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
• We will keep you up-to-date with our progress throughout the project. 
• We will be honest and upfront about any potential cost changes.

We offer a thorough and comprehensive service from budget and cost planning, through to final sign off. We can provide detailed estimates to help you with cost planning, and keep you on track throughout. We will supply all the materials required too, so you don't need to worry about anything.