Omni Infinity Media

lightweight, high-porosity, diverse soil ecosystem growing plants in infinite landscapes

Omni Infinity Media® is a lightweight, high-porosity, diverse growth media growing plants in infinite landscapes. Omni Infinity Media (OIM) is comprised of BIO and GEO.

BIO is THE LIFE of Omni Infinity Media. It is a proprietary set of probiotic, mineral, geological, and cellulosic components. BIO introduces the building blocks of soil development, including more than 1,500 species of microbes. It is used at 1/4” depth over any depth GEO to grow a soil ecosystem in extreme environments.

GEO is THE BASE of Omni Infinity Media. It is a geological substrate comprised of lightweight mineral aggregate. GEO is used at variable depths from as little as 3 inches to over 6 feet to provide a healthy rooting environment. At only 35-45 pounds/cubic foot when wet, GEO’s lightweight makes it ideal for use on structure. GEO’s high porosity remains exceptional over time, providing triple the stormwater control of typical prepared soil. Due to GEO’s ultra-light dry delivery weight, it is the easiest growth media to handle, install, and ship. About 90% of the U.S. population is within 250 miles of a GEO location.

LIGHTWEIGHT

Ultra-lightweight growth media that is easy to handle, install & ship

DIVERSE PLANTING

Over 900 documented plant taxa grown in 33 geographic regions

AWARD WINNING

12 Awards of Excellence from GRHC

STORMWATER SPONGE

76.3 – 85.0% long-lasting porosity with exceptional water retention & infiltration

COST SAVINGS

Reduce grey infrastructure, hauling, and excavation

SHELF STABLE

Deliver & hoist anytime; store like other materials

PROVEN SUCCESS

2 decades on hundreds of landscapes nationwide

LESS CARBON

100% peat free; more than 2x less carbon than other mineral aggregates

MADE IN AMERICA

available nationwide

OMNI INFINITY RAPIDLY FORMS LIVING SOIL.

GEO and BIO transform into a robust landscape that grows within weeks after installation. BIO is applied in a thin layer, as a top dressing over the GEO, to mimic natural soil horizons and form macrobiotic crusts, nurturing seed germination and plant establishment. BIO introduces microbial communities and creates the conditions for life to flourish on GEO. A soil profile “rhizosphere” grows from the ¼” dusting of BIO through the uppermost 2” of GEO, not adding 2” to the GEO depth but transforming the top 2” of sterile GEO into a living soil. After about 18-24 months from installation, this rhizosphere growth stabilizes and the GEO below it remains white. Omni Infinity Media is mimicking natural soil processes, and is rooted in the science of microbial colonization, biochemistry, and strategic ecosystem development.

OMNI INFINITY HAS EXCELLENT & ENDURING PORE SPACE.

Omni Infinity Media’s high porosity and high infiltration rate make it an effective stormwater management tool. Omni Infinity Media has been used and/or approved for stormwater applications by the following authorities having jurisdiction, among others:

  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission

  • Indianapolis Dept of BNS

  • New Jersey DEP

  • Chicago Dept of Buildings

  • Madison Dept of Buildings

  • New York City DEP

  • Denver CPD

  • Maryland Dept of Environment

  • Philadelphia Dept of L&I

  • Hartford Planning Division

  • Miami-Dade County RER

  • Virginia DEP

  • Houston BCE

  • Nashville Dept of Codes

  • Washington, D.C. DOEE

More long-lasting pore space means:

• MORE THAN 3x STORMWATER STORAGE

  • This assembly using OIM stores 18,837 cubic feet of stormwater.

  • If it were built with typical prepared soil, it would have stored 6,038 cubic feet of stormwater.

  • Explore this project’s use of Omni Infinity Media here.

• LIGHTER WEIGHT, MORE DESIGN OPTIONS & EASIER INSTALL

  • This assembly using OIM weighs at full saturation & full maturity 60 psf.

  • If it were built with typical “lightweight” green roof media and design practices, it would have weighed 250 psf.

  • Explore this project’s use of Omni Infinity Media here.

EXPLORE INFINITE LANDSCAPES

Omni Infinity Media is used coast-to-coast for extensive green roofs, intensive green roofs, stormwater BMPs such as bioinfiltration and bioretention, brownfield redevelopment, and planters.

Dig into projects rooted in Omni Infinity Media.

  • "Omni is a game changer! It eases the burden on our installation team. Our builders appreciate how lightweight and easy it is to move, making the work much less strenuous compared to using traditional green roof media."

    Mark Winterer, Co-Founder & Owner, Recover Green Roofs

  • "With more than fifty species planted on top of a historic building, our mini prairie functions more as a thriving ecosystem than a green roof, creating food and habitat for birds, butterflies, insects, fungi, and now people."

    Jeanne Gang, Founding Principal & Partner, Studio Gang

  • "Omni’s soil mix is ideal for constrained sites and made for the perfect environment for a diverse palette. The roof landscape is verdant, floriferous, and a beautiful experience."

    David Rubin, Principal, Land Collective

  • "My team and I love maintaining Omni Meadow. We find they require much less labor to maintain than sedum roofs and the thoughtful biodiverse seed selection draws in and supports pollinators."

    Jake Shumsky, Operations Manager, Maintenance, Elevation Green Roofs

TECHNICAL RESOURCE LIBRARY

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