We design and integrate systems that improve air quality, biodiversity and well-being.
Harnessing the power of nature to improve our spaces.
Meet the team
Niall McEvoy
Green Infrastructure Consultant
Niall may be new to ANS, but he certainly isn't new to green infrastructure.
He knows everything from the moment the seed is planted, to the moment a plant in fully grown and how it impacts us as humans, as well as the environment. Working in this industry for many years, Niall is a valued team member at ANS!
A look into the process.
For an insight into where we've come from, how we work with our clients and what's been achieved so far, take a look at our new online storybook.
Trusted by some of the biggest brands around the world
Working on some high-profile projects where failure was not an option, we were the preferred partners for multiple well-known brands, some of which we've worked with multiple times.
How we became global leaders in green roof and living wall design
June 1996
Our original plant wholesale business began trading on Aldingbourne Nurseries.
March 2005
We began supplying, and installing green roofs, experimenting with various green roof systems.
August 2008
Initial demand from architects for living wall systems, a new niche provision in the market. We began extensive research and development into a broad spectrum of living wall systems.
September 2010
First major living wall project completed in the UK at Westfield Shopping Centre, this was heavily promoted in the press and lead to massive interest in living walls and the ANS Living Wall system in particular.
October 2010
New branding for 'ANS Group Europe' as we were first known, this changed to 'ANS Global' following rapid expansion abroad.
April 2011
First interior living wall installed at XL Catlin office in London
May 2011
ANS Living Screen developed as a mobile living wall unit for homes, offices and hotels.
May 2012
Company trip to Holland to meet with a large network of plant suppliers.
March 2013
New modular green roof system developed following years of experience with living roofs. Initially branded as 'InstaGrufe'.
February 2014
First ANS MossArt preserved moss wall installed at Deloitte in Edinburgh.
September 2015
We further improved our green roof offering into a DIY green roof kit and rebranded it as 'GrufeKit'
June 2016
ANS Global office refurbishment, transforming our head office.
January 2017
ANS Global celebrate the ten year anniversary of the ANS Living Wall system.
January 2018
1st ANS Living Wall installed in Australia at Gosford Private Hospital.
February 2018
1st ANS Living Wall installed in Qatar.
January 2020
World's largest living wall project is completed in Qatar
March 2020
We moved all our CPDs and meetings online, saving 600-1000 travel miles for just one of the sales team per week.
November 2020
Tallest living wall in Europe installed in Woking
January 2021
Our feasibility and design consultancy is launched, with our first key project based in Dartford.
November 2021
Now with expertise in landscape architecture, project management, design, operations and horticulture. Our team has grown and our combined experience with it.
January 2022
We commit to donate 10,000 trees by the end of the year through our partner, Ecologi.
March 2022
Planting begins for the largest living wall in Europe, Eden New Bailey in Salford.
Award Winning, Accredited Biodiversity Experts
Awards
Contributed to several Gold and Silver award winning projects
Best of Customer Service on Houzz
Accreditations
Constructionline Gold Member
In line with CSCS
SMAS Worksafe Contractor
Compliant with SSIP
Trained under Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme
First class classification for BS 476: Part 7: 1997
