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Khurram Qureshi
Habitat Horticulture creates and sustains distinctive living walls and botanic installations that transform the spaces they inhabit. Founded in 2010 by horticultural pioneer and artistDavid Brenner, our mission is to produce awe-inspiring plant-centric spaces that cultivate and deepen our connection with nature and enliven the built environment.
We are driven by the belief that plant life is integral to our well-being, especially in urban settings. The name Habitat Horticulture comes from our commitment to habitat creation, not just for humans but for the flora and fauna of our overarching ecosystems. We strive for a world where the lines of architecture and nature come together and exist as one living, thriving, sustainable system.
Our specialty is the vertical plane. Fromhigh-rise exteriorsto expansivelobby spaceswe have experience integrating greenery into some of the largest and most complex projects across North America. We provide turnkey living wall design, build, and maintenance services or à la carte design/assist or construction documentation.Our extended portfolioincludes interior and exterior garden design, vine trellis systems, living roofs, moss walls and custom living facade solutions.
At our roots, we are horticulturists, and we begin each project from a plant perspective. By considering their complex biological processes first, we are able to create environments where plants thrive. Through our years of project experience, we work fluidly with architects, engineers, and construction teams to find the best solutions for each project. Our seasoned ability to think “outside the planter” makes us primed to cater to specific architectural requests.
We strive to create more than just a green wall. Our commissions produce and nurture living, breathing vertical gardens: vibrant tapestries that highlight the unique qualities of each species, while complementing and echoing their architectural and natural surroundings.
The Spark ✨
"David Brenner" CEO & Co-Founder Founding Principal & Lead Living Wall Designer
Working at the intersection of botany, architecture, interior design and urbanism, David has applied his passion for plants to a growing list of innovative projects, building a broad variety of modern, human-centric spaces with abundant plant life at their heart.
David is a pioneer in the field of vertical gardens. He holds a degree in Environmental Horticulture Sciences from California P
olytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. He credits his time spent studying at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, with setting him on the path to living wall design. It was at Kew that he came to appreciate the beauty of epiphytic plants – those which have naturally evolved to grow vertically on trees.
David sees his work as an integral part of a public shift in consciousness towards a renewed desire for closeness with nature and an appreciation of the restorative effect of plants, especially in urban environments. For David, designing living walls affords the chance not only to promote awareness of native and endangered plant species but also to have a direct impact on quality of life.
We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic, plant-centric people who would like to help make our cities a little greener. If you’re interested in joining our team!🚀
