Living Painting, I just don’t know how I didn’t see it coming. Green roofs are firmly cemented in the vernacular of contemporary building and there are companies which specialize in these sorts of things. Green walls are something slightly less talked about but, I think, with even more potential for raising awareness of their presence. They’re nice to look at- certainly not just another boring wall covering.
Green Over Grey is a company formed around making green walls a larger part of our built environment. This wall, located at the Edmonton International Airport in Alberta, Canada, is a 1,420 ft ² green wall, described as a ‘living painting’.
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.