Botanical Framework Tool

McGregor Coxall developed the Botanical Framework Tool to guide sustainable landscape planning for a major urban development spanning 26,500km² of Saudi Arabia’s desert. Designed to reduce plant failure rates and long-term maintenance costs, the tool catalogues over 200 native and adaptive species, matching them to specific site conditions for maximum survival and performance. It cuts species selection time by 60%, increases accuracy, and enables proactive planning for climate variability. By aligning plant choices with both environmental and commercial goals, the Botanical Framework Tool supports resilient, low-maintenance landscapes that integrate seamlessly with the desert environment, giving developers a competitive edge in sustainable large-scale urbanisation.