Sunday, November 30, 2025
Business Honor

Businesses and designers find it difficult to put into practice dependable, efficient green solutions that satisfy sustainability objectives. Homes, workplaces and educational institutions lose out on the advantages of biophilic design which includes improved environmental performance and happiness. With solutions based on nature designed for modern urban settings, GWS Living Art fills these voids.
Rooted in decades of horticultural expertise, GWS Living Art is dedicated to changing urban spaces through solutions based on nature. With a mission to promote sustainable living and improve urban liveability, the company blends invention with ecology by creating green walls, roofs and smart systems that reconnect people with nature and help decarbonise our cities.
Sustainable Ecosystems through Nature-Based Design
Agroforestry Permaculture
GWS Living Art offers sustainable method of cultivation by combining the ideas of agroforestry and permaculture. Their services help consumers and designers to turn locations into vibrant, self-sustaining ecosystems, targeting harmony between humans and nature. GWS Living Art produces dynamic, fruitful landscapes that need little maintenance, whether they are placed on rooftops, in urban gardens, or incorporated into architectural plans. One unique invention is their patented GaiaMatTM Green Roof System which provides a low in maintenance, soilless solution that lowers pests, manages stormwater runoff and boosts biodiversity.
Customers can experiment with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, changing gardens into scrumptious, environmentally responsible areas. With its scientific foundations and natural inspiration, GWS Living Art promotes resilient cultivation that mixes artistic value with environmental responsibility. The organization, which includes home growers and architects, promotes a greener future by creating exquisitely planned, sustainable landscapes that benefit the environment and the people who live there.
Led Grow Light
GWS Living Art, in partnership with USHIO Lighting from Japan, proudly presents an advanced LED Grow Light system that brings the benefits of natural sunlight indoors. Specifically engineered to support plant health and vitality, this system ensures that green walls and indoor gardens continue to flourish even in low-light environments. The light's high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) highlights the inherent beauty of plants while providing vital energy for development. The system emits a minimum of 30 micromoles/m² by meeting the intensity needs of most indoor plants. A precision engineered lens makes sure even light distribution across the entire green wall, leaving no area under-illuminated. Whether you're designing indoor landscapes for commercial spaces or residential environments, GWS Living Art’s LED Grow Light is a reliable, efficient, and visually pleasing solution for maintaining vibrant plant life. It’s the perfect blend of technology and horticulture for spaces where nature meets innovation.
Irrigation Systems
Modern irrigation systems from GWS Living Art are made to maximize water efficiency while promoting the best possible plant growth and health. With extensive knowledge of plant maintenance and system design, the team creates unique auto-irrigation solutions that meet the needs of every species. Every project from complicated pumping systems to drip irrigation is completed with accuracy and sustainability in mind. By joining hands with Koon Seng Plumbing, GWS guarantees dependable installation and upkeep supported by top-notch plumbing infrastructure.
Their approach also integrates seamlessly with green building practices, providing clients with a complete irrigation package. Whether for rooftop gardens, green walls, or large landscapes, GWS Living Art's solutions reduce water waste while keeping greenery lush and thriving. Architects and designers can also access detailed product sheets, CAD files and design support to combine irrigation systems without difficulty into their projects. It's efficient, smart and designed for lasting environmental impact.
Zac Toh| short-bio
Zac Toh is the Founder and Director of GWS Living Art. Mr. Zac Toh’s journey into the green industry began in his early years, spent occupied in the daily life of his father’s nurseries. From weeding and propagating plants to operating forklifts and bobcats, the nursery served as both a playground and a training ground. These formative experiences laid the foundation for a deep passion for horticulture and sustainability that would shape his career.
Today, Zac sits on the board of three companies, two of which he founded that which is all focused on urban greenery and sustainable living. GWS Living Art pioneers smart green solutions, including green walls, green roofs, IoT-integrated technologies, and smart irrigation systems. The advanced GaiaMat Green Roof System earned Zac the Building and Construction Authority’s Innovator of the Year award in 2017.
Through Citysprouts, Zac fosters community engagement by creating green spaces and educational programmes that connect people with food and nature. He also plays a key role at Chop Ching Hin, a leading wholesale nursery supplier in Southeast Asia.