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Introduction
The Living Pillar® is an innovative urban greening solution developed by Scotscape (https://www.scotscape.co.uk), designed to transform city lighting columns and other vertical structures into biodiversity hot spots. This patent-pending product addresses the challenge of limited horizontal planting space in urban areas by reintroducing greenery where it’s needed most.
Using advanced planting techniques and irrigation systems, the Living Pillar® supports biodiversity, enhances air quality, and beautifies cityscapes. They have been designed to use lamp posts to form green corridors that encourage pollinator activity, making urban environments healthier and more sustainable. The system integrates features including re-circulating water tanks, solar-powered energy sources, and adaptable planting modules, making it suitable for retrofitting existing infrastructure or incorporating into new developments.
Aardra Systems Contribution to the Living Pillar
IoT Connectivity :
The system leverages robust mobile data connectivity using GSM, GPRS, CAT-M1, and NB-IoT technologies. This ensures reliable communication with the Aardra Cloud platform, even in remote areas, enabling seamless operation and management.
The IoT-enabled Living Pillar® offers significant advantages to landscaping companies and urban planners:
‘It has been a pleasure working through the challenges of remote irrigation management and monitoring with Aardra, helping us to develop the innovative Living Pillar® into a game changing product, produced in the UK.’ Angus Cunningham, Founder, Scotscap
Benefits of the Living Pillar®:
Benefits of the Living Pillar
- Air Pollution Mitigation : Special plant species with waxy or complex foliage capture particulate matter, improving air quality at street level.
- Biodiversity Boost : Provides year-round habitat and food sources for birds, bees, and butterflies to help form biodiversity corridors joining up our green spaces .
- Community Engagement : Enhances the visual appeal of urban areas, fostering a connection between people and nature.
- Eco-Friendly Design : Features a low-carbon footprint with efficient irrigation and zero water wastage.
- Sustainability in Urban Design : Ideal for landscaping companies, urban planners, and municipalities aiming to meet green infrastructure goals.
The Living Pillar® redefines urban greening by turning ordinary lighting columns into extraordinary tools for environmental and community
enrichment.
Key Contributions:
1. IoT Controllers: These controllers form the core of the system, allowing for precise, automated irrigation. Connected to the Aardra Cloud, the controllers enable remote monitoring and management of irrigation cycles with real-time data insights.
2. Flow Sensors and Moisture Sensors: Designed to ensure optimal irrigation by monitoring water flow and soil moisture levels.
3. Tank Level Sensors: These sensors maintain a steady water supply, providing alerts when levels fall below thresholds to avoid disruptions in irrigation.
4. 12V Water Pumps: Solar-powered pumps deliver energy-efficient irrigation, reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
5. Additional Sensor Integration: The system supports the integration of advanced environmental sensors, including air quality monitors for particulate matter (PM), NO₂, NO, and Oₓ. This expands its functionality to include air quality management, complementing its irrigation capabilities.
Benefits of IoT with Urban Landscaping
Benefits of IoT with Urban Landscaping
- Efficient Management : Real-time data on irrigation cycles, water usage, and sensor performance simplifies management, reducing the need for manual oversight.
- Proactive Problem Solving : Alerts for anomalies in irrigation cycles, such as low tank levels or flow sensor faults, allow for prompt action, minimising plant health risks.
- Sustainability Integration: : Solar-powered systems and water recycling ensure operations align with eco-conscious goals, appealing to environmentally focused clients.
- Data-Driven Insights : The Aardra Cloud provides detailed analytics, helping make informed decisions to optimise water usage, reduce waste, and enhance plant care.
- Scalability : The system’s modular design and compatibility with additional sensors make it adaptable to various project sizes and requirements.
Conclusion
Through its collaboration with Scotscape Group, Aardra Systems Ltd has played a pivotal role in advancing the Living Pillar™ as a cutting-edge urban greening solution. By integrating IoT automation, advanced sensors, and cloud-based management, we’ve, enabled scalability of the Living Pillar®
For landscaping companies, urban planners, and environmental advocates, the Living Pillar® supported by Aardra Systems, represents a new benchmark in sustainable urban design. Together, we’re building healthier, greener cities, one pillar at a time.
