2000

THE FIRST ROOTS

Development of a biodegradable planting mat designed to conserve water, reduce maintenance and improve soil quality.

2003

FROM GROUND TO VERTICAL

First experiment in vertical planting for the “Mosaïculture Internationale” exhibition in Montreal, for the City of Lyon.

2005

THE LIVING WALL BECOMES A TECHNOLOGY

Initial research with the City of Lyon and the University of Savoie, followed by the development of a patented living wall system using a semi-continuous substrate with integrated irrigation.

2010

INNOVATION GOES INTERNATIONAL

Living wall solutions are deployed in numerous countries for public, private and institutional projects.

2011

PLANTS AS AN ACOUSTIC SOLUTION

Participation in the European HOSANNA project on reducing noise in urban environments. This research led to a Silver Decibel Award from the French National Noise Council in the “Acoustic Materials” category.

2013

WATER AND RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF THE SYSTEM

Research into water management and the recovery of organic waste, leading to further development of the system in compliance with NF U 44-051 and NF U 44-095/A1 standards.

2016–2017

GREEN SENTINEL

Green Sentinel SA is founded, along with the development of a natural-substrate system featuring dual continuity, both vertical and horizontal, to promote plant growth.

A new patent is filed in 2017 and subsequently granted at European level in 2019.

TODAY

BRINGING COOLER, GREENER SPACES TO CITIES

With more than 25 years of expertise, Green Sentinel continues to develop new urban greening solutions to provide shade, cool hard-surfaced urban spaces and support biodiversity.