Living Garden

At Medis, sustainability goes beyond responsibility. It is a way of thinking about how our work environment can actively support nature. Every construction intervention affects the environment. Our goal was to give something back, to create space where nature can return, thrive, and coexist with our daily work.

With the Living Garden project, we have created a long-term, thoughtfully planned green ecosystem around our new warehouse and offices, designed to support biodiversity and improve the quality of life for people and wildlife alike.

A Green Roof That Gives Back

As the first company in Slovenia, Medis installed bird nesting houses on the roof of a newly built warehouse. The roof itself is designed as a 3,000 m² green insulated surface, planted with moss and low grass, contributing to better microclimate regulation and reduced environmental impact.

Due to structural limitations, trees and larger shrubs could not be planted on the roof — so the Living Garden continued on the ground.

Nesting Houses

In collaboration with DOPPS – BirdLife Slovenia, we developed a strategy to attract and support local bird species. Nesting houses have been installed on buildings and trees, and additional feeders encourage birds to stay year-round.

Species expected or already present include:

  • Goldfinches, robins, siskins, wagtails
  • Black redstarts, kestrels, swifts
  • Bats, hedgehogs, bumblebees, and bees

Each species plays a role in natural balance — from insect control to pollination.

Local Trees, Bushes, and Meadow Plants

The planting strategy focuses on local and bird-friendly species, including fruit-bearing trees and native shrubs. The Living Garden includes:

  • 10 deciduous trees
  • ~190 bushes
  • 2,560 groundcover and perennial plants
  • 1,600 m² of meadow grass

This vegetation creates shelter, food sources, and nesting opportunities for wildlife while requiring less maintenance and no chemical treatments.