A Green Wall in Los Altos Hills, CA
![Modern green wall of perforated steel and California native plants.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino01-thumb-600x400-126.jpg)
![The wall abuts a lovely patio with french door from the kitchen of this contemporary home in Los Altos Hills.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino02-thumb-600x400-127.jpg)
![Nice spot to relax for a spell (don't mind if I do).](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino03-thumb-600x400-128.jpg)
![A closer view of lush foliage growing out through the perforated steel..](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino04-thumb-600x400-129.jpg)
![Steps lead to a rising footpath above and behind the wall.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino05-thumb-600x400-130.jpg)
![The core of the wall is coconut coir, a neutral horticultural medium. Back side of the wall is expanded aluminum screen, allowing the roots to pass through and grow deep into the grade behind the wall.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino06-thumb-600x400-131.jpg)
![The redwood framing lends its beautiful color to the proceedings.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino07-thumb-600x400-132.jpg)
![Native plants through a modern lens at Madrono Landscape Design Studio.](http://www.madrono.org/assets_c/2011/06/viscaino08-thumb-600x400-133.jpg)
Living wall of California native plants including Yerba Buena, redwood sorrel, idaho fescue, dwarf aster, chalk dudleya, local sedum, and more. The framing is redwood and perforated steel. See detailed article about the design and construction of this modern green wall.