Vertical Garden Construction Market Size, Share and Trends 2024 to 2034

Vertical Garden Construction Market Size and Forecast 2024 to 2034

The global vertical garden construction market size is worth around USD 1.30 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 3.04 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.90% over the forecast period 2024 to 2034. The vertical garden construction market growth is attributed to the growing demand for advanced garden solutions in urban areas.

Vertical Garden Construction Market Key Takeaways

• Asia Pacific dominated the global vertical garden construction market in 2023.
• By type, the outdoor vertical garden wall segment accounted for a considerable share of the market in 2023.
• By type, the indoor vertical garden wall segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR in the market during the studied years.  
• By garden type, in 2023, the green wall vertical garden segment led the global market. 
• By garden type, the green facades vertical garden segment is projected to expand rapidly in the market in the coming years.
• By application, the commercial segment held a dominant presence in the market in 2023.
• By application, the residential segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period of 2024 to 2034. 

Asia Pacific Vertical Garden Construction Market Size and Growth 2024 to 2034

The Asia Pacific vertical garden construction market size was exhibited at USD 540 million in 2023 and is projected to be worth around USD 1,380 million by 2034, poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.94%.

Asia Pacific led the vertical garden construction market in 2023, owing to the growing concerns of urbanization, where increased population density affects conventional landscape design, notably in countries including China and India. They are also initiating environmentally friendly programs to tackle the effects of heat islands and smog in this area. Moreover, there is a rising demand for residential gardening services since people want green vegetation in their homes.

• According to a report from the Asian Development Bank, urban areas in Asia are currently 5-10 degrees hotter compared to rural areas, which shows the need for a cooling mechanism, such as a vertical garden.

North America is observed to witness the fastest rate of growth in the vertical garden construction market during the forecast period due to the rising trend in sustainable building practices or green building practices in residential and commercial buildings. Vertical gardens are becoming in demand due to New York and San Francisco’s policy of installing green areas. Furthermore, there is increasing urbanization and an increasing propensity for people to indulge in biophilic designs.

• Studies by the U.S. Green Building Council suggest that green buildings cut energy use by 30%, making vertical gardens a lure to developers.

 Market Overview

Growing consciousness of the environment, as the city's residents focus on infrastructural development for better control of global warming and shortage of green areas. This market incorporates sophisticated systems such as hydroponic systems and smart irrigation systems that enable the efficient use of water to improve the health of plants. The programs from the World Green Building Council stressed green technologies in terms of aesthetic value, together with the prospect of positively impacting the environment. 

• Coordinating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that green infrastructure has the ability to address urban runoff up to 60% in the future, demonstrating its advantages on the environmental front.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the vertical garden construction market

Artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized in the construction of vertical gardens as it improves the design process and helps to manage the plants. Artificial intelligence is employed in the vertical garden construction market to determine particular plant species that grow optimally in different microclimatic conditions of the environment. This systematic way is beneficial in terms of the prevention of plant failure and also a big advantage for designers, as they match plants according to their growth patterns and colors. Furthermore, the use of AI in monitoring enables the management of crops to be conducted on a real-time basis regarding humidity, light, and nutrients to ensure proper timing of irrigation and application of fertilizers. 

Vertical Garden Construction Market Growth Factors

• In the vertical garden construction market, increasing awareness of environmental sustainability drives demand for eco-friendly building solutions.
• Rising urban population density creates a need for innovative space-saving gardening solutions.
• Government incentives for green infrastructure encourage the adoption of vertical gardening in urban planning.
• Growing interest in health and wellness promotes the inclusion of greenery in indoor environments.
• Advancements in irrigation and planting technologies simplify maintenance and enhance user experience.
• Enhanced aesthetic appeal of buildings boosts property values and attracts more customers to commercial spaces.
• Collaborations between architects and landscapers lead to more integrated and creative designs incorporating vertical gardens.

Market Scope

Market Dynamics

Driver

Rising interest in indoor gardening

Rising interest in indoor gardening contributes to the growth of the vertical garden construction market as a practical solution for urban dwellers, thus driving the market. Consumers tend to design their homes with some form of green encompasses in their interior living spaces, hence prompting the need to install vertical gardens on walls with limited floor space. These installations used to grow plants all year round, and the indoor air quality would be improved, and overall productivity would be enhanced. 

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted that indoor plants are capable of removing up to 87% of indoor air pollutants within 24 hours, thus benefiting health-wise inclined consumers. 

The increased trend of living in apartments in urban areas with every indication of living in even tinier units helps cement vertical gardens as a suitable fit for interiors. This growing trend goes hand in hand with the versatility of the concept of vertical gardening, which offers its services to a wide range of consumers willing to bring nature indoors. 

• In a survey conducted by the National Gardening Association, the percentage of U.S. households that involved themselves in indoor gardening rose to 29% in 2021 from the previous year, indicating the growing need for the company to involve itself in such environmentally friendly practices.
• According to a report from the United Nations, the world’s population is expected to be 57% urban in 2030 and 68% in 2050, indicating people will require efficient indoor greening solutions.

Restraint

Hamper high initial costs

High initial costs hamper the adoption of vertical gardens, deterring potential customers from investing in these installations and further hampering the vertical garden construction market. These costs include the cost of the material used to make the structure and installation costs, which are more expensive than general gardening. Furthermore, as consumers focus on isles and adopt a more price-conscious approach, the growth of the segment may offer a significantly lower vertical gardening product.

• Studies also show that the costs of implementing vertical gardens in residential spaces amount to USD 100- USD 300 per square foot, making it expensive for homeowners or businesses. 

Opportunity

Rising technological advancements

Rising technological advancements in vertical gardens are expected to create immense opportunities for the players competing in the vertical garden construction market. Modern advances in the field of irrigation practices and controls, smart applications to manage gardens, and innovative architectural designs make it easier and more convenient to maintain and make gardens available widely. Manufacturers are focusing on developing smart technologies that make it easy to monitor the health of the plants in the vertical gardens in real time, hence enabling users to manage the gardens well. 

A study that ASLA conducted shows that 57% of the current landscape architecture firms integrate technology in their design, thus enhancing the innovativeness factor. 

Type Insights

The outdoor vertical garden wall segment accounted for a considerable share of the vertical garden construction market in 2023 due to the growing need for additional green areas. A high number of the world’s population lives in urban areas where land is scarce, creating demand for vertical garden solutions. This method is effective in improving the quality of the block facade, public areas, and squares, providing for the biotic diversity of plantings. Moreover, the higher than traditional business growth of environmentally friendly architecture and the urban greening projects further boosts the utilization of outdoor vertical garden walls.

• Research shows that studies conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggest that the use of green walls lowers urban temperatures by as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit. 

The indoor vertical garden wall segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR in the vertical garden construction market during the studied years, owing to the increasing customer demand for indoor plants and general uptake in the use of plants within households and workplaces. Bringing the gym to an indoor vertical garden creates beauty and quality air, and studies show that quality air conditions lead to an increase in productivity and reduced stress levels.  Furthermore, new technological trends in smart irrigation and plant care systems reduce the complexity of maintenance, further creating demand for indoor vertical garden wall solutions among property owners and companies.

• According to the National Gardening Association’s survey, in 2022, 35% of U.S. households participated in indoor gardening practices as the people felt the need to have greenery indoors that was pleasing to the eyes. 
• Research carried out by Harvard University established that plants take a direct proportion of enhancing productivity by about 15%.

Garden Type Insights

The green wall vertical garden segment led the global vertical garden construction market due to the rising levels of urbanization and the emerging biophilic design that incorporates natural aspects into manmade buildings. Green walls give considerable aesthetic value since they change dull walls to eye-catching green walls with vegetation on them. Megastores hotels join other businesses that incorporate the green walls in the supply chain as a way of enhancing the customer's experience. 

• According to the analysis conducted by the World Health Organization, by adopting green walls, the airborne particulate matter was brought down by 30%, thus improving the general health of the people living in urban areas. 

The green facades vertical garden segment is projected to expand rapidly in the vertical garden construction market in the coming years.  Climbing Plants grown on trellises or frameworks that are categorized as green facades have the big advantage of lowering heat absorption insulation. They assist in fostering the conservation of biodiversity since they afford the wildlife in urban areas a space to live, making them desirable to environmentally friendly stakeholders, additionally, with the rising popularity of green solutions and demand for eye-catching urban looks.

• Studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy show that the construction of green facade can reduce energy bills by up to 20% because of better insulation. 

Application Insights

The commercial segment held a dominant presence in the vertical garden construction market in 2023 due to the growing trend for making green space within cities. Companies understand the value of integrating vertical gardens into their design since such features improve looks and provide a boost to ventilation. Public areas, including the hotel restaurant and office facilities, use vertical gardens to entice buyers, creating improved buyer environments and improving employee health.  Furthermore, the expanding number of greening activities by municipalities and commercial installations further boosts the segment.

• According to the World Green Building Council, research shows that by implementing green spaces, there is an improvement in employee productivity by 15%. 

The residential segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the vertical garden construction market during the forecast period of 2024 to 2034, owing to the increase in small spaces, also known as indoor gardening, and homeowners' desire to make their homes aesthetically appealing. People are coming up with some techniques to incorporate features that have greenery in them within their homes, especially those living in towns. People have become aware of the health benefits associated with indoor plants, such as improving the quality of air and mental well-being. Furthermore, improvements in technology, including smart gardening systems, will make gardening easier.

• The National Gardening Association reported that 35% of households practiced indoor gardening in the year 2022, as compared with previous years. 
• According to one survey made by the American Society of Landscape Architects, being surrounded by indoor plants raises the human feeling of well-being by 20%. 

Vertical Garden Construction Market Companies

• A+ Lawn & Landscape
• American Hydrotech, Inc.
• ANS Group Global Ltd
• Atlantis Corporation Australia Pty Ltd
• Biotecture Ltd
• Elmich Australia
• Four Leaf Landscape
• Green Roof Outfitters, Inc.
• Greenwall Technologies Pty Ltd 
• GreenWalls Bioengineering
• GSky Plant Systems, Inc.
• LiveWall, LLC
• PAISAJISMO URBANO
• Rentokil Initial plc
• Sage Vertical Garden Systems LLC
• Sempergreen BV
• SkALE Greenwall
• The Greenwall Company
• Treebox Limited
• ZTC International Landscape Solutions (P) Ltd

Recent Developments

• In March 2024, GreenTech Innovations announced the launch of its latest vertical garden system, designed to enhance urban gardening with smart irrigation and modular planting features, making it easier for city dwellers to grow their own plants. This system utilizes sensors to monitor soil moisture levels, ensuring optimal watering schedules. 
• In January 2024, EcoWall Solutions introduced cutting-edge vertical garden technology that incorporates advanced hydroponic systems, allowing for efficient water usage and promoting plant health in compact urban spaces. This system uses a closed-loop irrigation process that minimizes water waste while maximizing nutrient delivery to plants. 
• In February 2024, Urban Greens launched a new vertical garden system specifically designed for indoor use, featuring a self-watering mechanism and integrated LED grow lights to optimize plant growth in low-light conditions. This product targets urban residents who wish to bring greenery into their homes without requiring extensive gardening knowledge. 

Segments Covered in the Report

By Application

• Commercial
• Residencial

By Type

• Indoor Vertical Garden Wall
• Outdoor Vertical Garden Wall

By Garden Type

• Green Wall Vertical Garden
• Green Facades Vertical Garden
• Freestanding Vertical Garden
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa