MEDITE TRIMAX’s commitment to sustainable building was in the spotlight once again at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, where the high performance, low maintenance timber cladding formed a central feature of the RHS-sponsored ‘One Element’ garden.
The garden, designed and built by Nadine Charlton (Home Spring Gardens) and Michael Lote (MJL Garden Design), challenges visitors to rethink water in the domestic garden and demonstrates how reclaimed materials and innovative technologies can help shape a more resourceful future for domestic gardens.
At the heart of the installation is a closed-loop water system. Grey water from a household shower is channelled into the bath, then directed up through a planted green roof for initial filtration. From there, water passes through further filtration and is finally distributed via underground irrigation pipes directly to the soil — ensuring only clean, filtered water nourishes the planting. The approach spotlights how simple, scalable solutions can support both sustainability and horticultural success.
True to its ethos, ‘One Element’ relies almost exclusively on reclaimed, waste or by-product materials. The only new addition is MEDITE TRIMAX, chosen for its class-leading durability, weather resistance and ease of installation. Even this product echoes the theme of reuse — it comes fresh from its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The cladding was carefully dismantled and reused for Hampton Court, underlining both its durability and its suitability for circular design in practice.
Manufactured using acetylated wood fibre sourced from sustainably managed, FSC-certified forests, MEDITE TRIMAX is a robust external cladding solution with a 50-year guarantee for above-ground use. It’s available in primed or fully finished options, making it a versatile and hassle-free choice for demanding exterior projects.
“We are delighted to see MEDITE TRIMAX back on show at Hampton Court, having already proven its worth at Chelsea,” said John Harrup, head of marketing at MEDITE TRIMAX. “Its advanced engineering means not only longevity and low maintenance, but real potential for re-use across multiple projects. We’re proud to support garden designers who share our commitment to sustainability, creativity, and practical innovation.”
‘One Element’ stands as a practical showcase of how reclaimed materials and smart products can support a more sustainable approach to landscape design. With forward-thinking designers and durable, sustainable products like MEDITE TRIMAX, the future of landscape design is brighter — and greener — than ever.
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