Our Customer was in the design completion phase of their Clinic development plan, and asked us to propose an Architectrual Living System (ALS) that would captivate and amaze their customers.

The Laurtizen Gardens in Omaha Nebraska underwent a $10M Phase 2 renovation, and chose In Situ to help create its Plant Library. The idea was to show off its specimen plant collection in three stylishly ornamented large scale terrariums that are fully automated.  

Our Customer's imagination at the Lauritzen Gardens called for eight "coach light" hanging terrariums that could show off their prized specimen plants.  Our challenge was to incorporate all of the necessary systems in a manner that did not detract from the overall aesthetics.  

Our Clinic customer got so excited about the look of their first Architectural Living System they decided to dedicate an entire corner of their lobby to a much bigger system.  Take a look at what it took to complete this amazing terrarium by following the link below.

Architectural Living Terrarium Systems (ALS) are fully engineered living environments designed as building systems. Unlike conventional biophilic installations limited to houseplant species, ALS create controlled high-humidity conditions that support rainforest plant and animal communities rarely experienced indoors. They require early coordination of structure, MEP, drainage, climate, and long-term performance.