About the Author

Can (John) Ozturk

Co-Founder, Director of Architectural Sales and Chief Sustainability Officer at Garden on the Wall®

Can (John) Ozturk writes about Preserved Gardens, Moss Walls and Preserved Planter Inserts for commercial interiors, connecting practical project experience with biophilic design, material health and sustainability.

Experience rooted in architectural materials

Can co-founded Garden on the Wall® in 2014. His background includes two decades running a New Jersey architectural sales office for a natural stone company. At GOTW, his work brings together architectural project support, preserved botanical installations and sustainability guidance for company operations.

Material transparency and continuing education

As Chief Sustainability Officer, Can helps communicate the evidence designers need to evaluate preserved botanical systems. His focus includes environmental documentation, material transparency and the practical considerations behind specifying Preserved Gardens, Moss Walls and Preserved Planter Inserts.

Can presents continuing education for architecture and interior design audiences. CE Strong identifies him as an AIA/IDCEC CEU speaker. GOTW's published life cycle assessment names Can Ozturk and Jessica Puli as the company's project-team leads; Sustainable Minds developed the assessment results and report.

Topics Can writes about

• Preserved Gardens, Moss Walls, Preserved Planter Inserts and preserved foliage for workplace and other commercial interiors.
• Biophilic design, neuroaesthetics and the relationship between nature-inspired spaces and occupant experience.
• Material health, environmental transparency and evidence-based product evaluation.
• Project planning, architectural integration, longevity and responsible care.

His articles explore how designers can bring natural materiality into built environments while considering the complete installed system, its documentation and its long-term use.

Explore articles and project guidance

Read the Garden on the Wall® blog for Can's articles on preserved nature and commercial design. For practical answers, explore the Preserved Gardens and Moss Walls FAQ and design and installation FAQ.

Learn more about GOTW's sustainability and material health documentation, explore completed installations, or contact the team about a project.

Professional background and supporting sources

• CE Strong presenter biography — professional background and continuing education.
• GOTW's EPD announcement — architectural sales and sustainability leadership.
• Published life cycle assessment — GOTW project-team role and assessment methodology.