HEALTHCARE: Artificial Living Wall for Healthcare Interiors | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery

Overview

When this facility sought a greenery solution that could meet the strict demands of a modern healthcare environment, the project team turned to UpScapers for a custom artificial living wall system. In collaboration with Brasfield & Gorrie, UpScapers delivered a maintenance‑free interior green wall designed to introduce biophilic design into a clinical setting—without the operational challenges of live plants. In healthcare interior design, every finish must balance aesthetics, performance, and workflow efficiency. The Atrium project required a solution that felt calming and natural while remaining dependable, hygienic, and easy to coordinate within an active construction schedule. UpScapers’ commercial artificial living wall system provided a way to soften the space visually, enhance patient experience, and support a streamlined installation process from pre‑construction through closeout. By combining realistic faux greenery with structured project coordination, UpScapers helped bring warmth and visual comfort into the outpatient surgery center—proving that biophilic design in healthcare doesn’t have to come with added maintenance or complexity.

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Challenge

Healthcare facilities face a unique set of design challenges. Interiors must feel welcoming and restorative, yet all materials must be durable, low‑maintenance, and compatible with strict construction schedules and turnover timelines. At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery, the green wall installation needed to be carefully planned around site access windows, with Brasfield & Gorrie serving as the primary coordination point. The project required clear and thorough pre‑installation communication. Before mobilization, UpScapers needed site photos, confirmation that the application was interior, approved working hours, and a designated on‑site contact. Like most healthcare construction projects, the process also involved standard but critical steps—submittals, site survey details, kickoff documentation, installation scheduling, and post‑installation warranty coordination. All of this had to happen without disrupting the broader construction workflow, reinforcing the need for a greenery partner experienced in commercial healthcare environments—not just decorative installations.

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Solution

UpScapers delivered a custom artificial living wall system tailored specifically for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery interior, working around their existing signage. The solution allowed the facility to incorporate the visual benefits of greenery while eliminating irrigation, plant replacement, and ongoing maintenance—key considerations in hospital interior landscaping. Designed for interior healthcare use, the artificial green wall integrated cleanly into the building envelope and could be installed efficiently once site access was approved. UpScapers managed far more than product delivery. The team handled submittals, reviewed site readiness details, coordinated installation windows with the contractor, and ensured all documentation aligned with healthcare construction requirements. This approach allowed the project to move forward smoothly while preserving the design intent: creating a calmer, more inviting environment for patients, visitors, and staff through maintenance‑free biophilic design.

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Outcomes

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery project demonstrates how artificial living walls can successfully enhance healthcare interiors when paired with thoughtful coordination and commercial‑grade systems. The finished installation introduced visual warmth and natural texture into a clinical environment—without the risks or upkeep associated with live plant installations. Beyond the aesthetic impact, the project highlighted UpScapers’ ability to support healthcare construction workflows. From early submittals and site readiness questions to installation execution and warranty follow‑up, the team maintained close communication with Brasfield & Gorrie and the project contact. The result was a completed interior green wall backed by clear documentation, reliable follow‑through, and a polished final presentation.

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Why the Client Chose UpScapers

UpScapers was selected for this project because the team offered both a high‑quality artificial living wall system and the project coordination required to install it successfully in a healthcare setting. From early planning through closeout, UpScapers worked directly with the contractor team to keep the process efficient and predictable. For a facility like Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery, that combination is essential. The project needed a commercial green wall solution that looked refined, functioned seamlessly indoors, and could be installed on a construction schedule—without creating maintenance demands after turnover. UpScapers delivered with a realistic, maintenance‑free greenery system supported by responsive communication and hands‑on coordination.

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Conclusion

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery, UpScapers helped introduce biophilic design into the outpatient facility through a custom artificial living wall system built for healthcare interiors. By coordinating closely with Brasfield & Gorrie and managing the process from pre‑installation planning through warranty follow‑up, UpScapers delivered a solution that aligned with the realities of healthcare construction—while elevating the finished space with natural‑looking greenery. This project reinforces how artificial living walls can play a meaningful role in modern healthcare interior design, offering visual comfort, operational simplicity, and long‑term reliability.