15th October 2025
Blogs
How Pocket Parks and Nature Gardens Help Manage Urban Flooding
By transforming underused, grey corners into green, functional spaces, we can manage surface water more sustainably while creating places people enjoy, pass through and connect with....
14th October 2025
Blogs
Flood Resilient Schools: How are SuDS and Rain Gardens shaping the next generation?
66% of primary schools buildings and 83% of secondary schools buildings in England are at risk of surface-water flooding. It's vital that we create flood resilient, greener spaces for young people....
13th October 2025
News
Flood Action Week 2025: Flash Flooding, SuDS in the City and Greener Solutions
Over 4.6 million properties in England are at risk of surface water flooding. This Flood Action Week we'll highlight the vital role green infrastructure plays in building flood resilience....
7th October 2025
News
Gold Accredited Mobility Hubs Network Showcased in Guided Tour
We're proud to share that four of our Bristol and South Gloucestershire Mobility Hubs have received a Gold Accreditation by CoMoUK....
25th September 2025
News
DfE SuDS in Schools grant funding is available
There's just over 3 weeks to apply for up to 50% funding for your next school SuDS project....
22nd September 2025
News
Join us for an exclusive tour of the Mobility Hubs Network in Bristol
This October, we’re excited to be part of the Bristol Mobility Hub Event, a two-day programme highlighting innovation, collaboration, and best practice in sustainable transport infrastructure....
10th September 2025
News
Becoming part of NLA's New London Movement
Meristem Design are proud to announce that we are official members of NLA (New London Architecture)!...
9th September 2025
News
Proud To Join CIRIA
We're delighted to share that Meristem has officially become a member of CIRIA - one of the UK's leading voices construction research and innovation....
29th August 2025
Blogs
The summer season has drawn to a close...
SuDS planters, parklets and rooftop gardens - this summer we have been busy designing, implementing and maintaining green infrastructure across the nation....
27th August 2025
News
Apply now for Thames Water AMP8 SuDS funding
Thames Water has launched the first round of funding for its AMP8 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Delivery Programme. Deadline due by 13th October!...
31st July 2025
Blogs
What is the role of Mobility Hubs in sustainable transport?
As cities evolve and the way we travel changes, the term mobility hub is becoming increasingly popular. But what exactly is a mobility hub, and why is it important for modern transportation?...
18th July 2025
News
Meristem Design launches Bio Habitat SuDS Planter to boost urban biodiversity and environmental education
Meristem Design has launched the Bio Habitat SuDS Planter, a new innovation that brings together sustainable drainage and urban biodiversity in a single, compact, and multifunctional unit....
10th July 2025
News
Up to £500K Available: Apply Now for London’s New Green Roots Fund
Meristem Design is here to help you access up to £500,000 in new Green Roots Fund grants for green and blue infrastructure projects across London....
9th July 2025
Blogs
Why We Mulch: The Benefits of Bark in Urban Landscapes
If you've seen our recent TikTok, you’ll know we’ve been busy mulching our sites - but why exactly do we do it?...
26th June 2025
Blogs
How to Integrate Rain Gardens with Pocket Parks
As towns and cities adapt to the challenges of climate change, combining sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with green community spaces is becoming not just a smart option - but an essential one....
24th June 2025
News
Meristem Design Celebrates Outstanding SuDS Team Award for Blue Heart Schools Project
We’re proud to announce that the Blue Heart SuDS for Schools partnership has won the Outstanding SuDS Team award at the 2025 susdrain SuDS Awards, hosted by CIRIA....
6th June 2025
News
Market Street Transformation Wins ICE South East Award for Best Small Infrastructure Project
We’re thrilled to share that the Market Street, Oxford public realm improvement scheme has been named Best Infrastructure Project – Small (under £5m) at the ICE South East Awards 2025....
1st May 2025
Blogs
The Evolution of Barnet’s Interactive Rain Gardens
As the seasons change, so do our rain gardens – and Barnet’s interactive SuDS installations are a living example of that transformation....
29th April 2025
News
65,000 more litres of rainwater storage for Newham schools
We have installed 121 more SuDS planters in Newham schools, improving flood resilience in one of London's highest-risk boroughs....
25th April 2025
Blogs
Living Walls: Boosting Urban Biodiversity in Vertical Spaces
Green walls aren't just visually striking; they play a crucial role in supporting urban wildlife and enhancing biodiversity where it's needed most....
4th March 2025
News
Meristem Design revitalises iconic OXO Tower
We have revitalised the award-winning OXO Tower with over 400 plants, trees and planters....
14th February 2025
Blogs
The Role of Green Walls in Sustainable Urban Design
As cities face challenges like pollution, heat islands, and biodiversity loss, green walls have emerged as a powerful tool for architects, urban planners, and garden designers to reimagine locations....
10th February 2025
News
Celebrate Green Wall Day with a Free Living Wall Consultation from Meristem Design
Meristem Design is offering a free London-based living wall consultation for anyone who books between February 10th and 22nd....
21st January 2025
News
Join us at School Streets 2025
Meristem Design are proud to be a key contributor to School Streets: 2025, hosted by Lambeth Council....
