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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.
Addressing London's Vulnerability to Flooding and SuDS Planters as a Solution:
London, with its vast urban landscape, rich history, and the serpentine River Thames coursing through its heart, faces unique challenges regarding flood risks. Several areas in London are particularly vulnerable to flooding.
SuDS planters are not only designed to manage stormwater and reduce flood risks but also bring in greenery, enhancing the city’s aesthetics and biodiversity. In residential areas, they serve as mini-reservoirs, absorbing excess rainwater and slowly releasing it back, preventing sudden strain on the drainage systems. By integrating them into urban landscapes, we don't just address flooding; we also embrace biophilic design principles
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.
With the autumn planting season drawing to a close, we've worked with the Borough of Waltham Forest to help complete another phase of rain gardens. Consisting of over 110m2 of SUDs, as well as tree pits and planters, we've added further locations to their Coppermill scheme to boost its effectiveness, as well as working on new schemes.
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.
