{"id":1666,"date":"2026-01-07T09:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groencoach.be\/?page_id=1666"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:40:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groencoach.be\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Groencoach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Who are we?<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Passion for nature and green spaces<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cWhen you pursue your profession with passion, it doesn\u2019t feel like work. And when you combine that passion with imagination and craftsmanship, you can bring any dream to life.\u201d<\/p>

Hello, I\u2019m Willy Otto, founder of Groencoach. From a young age, I have been fascinated by nature and plants. That interest grew into a profession in which I design gardens, green roofs, and green spaces that are not only beautiful but also contribute to biodiversity and climate adaptation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From garden design to urban greening<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What began with garden projects evolved into larger-scale undertakings: from urban gardens and residential developments to green roofs, rooftop gardens, and parks.<\/p>

In a densely populated country like Belgium, green spaces are essential for quality of life, biodiversity, and water management.<\/p>

Today, I help private individuals, organizations, and government authorities design outdoor spaces that better address water, climate, and nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Climate advice and knowledge sharing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In addition to design and consulting, I also work on climate adaptation in urban environments.<\/p>

For instance, I served as an independent climate consultant for the City of Antwerp\u2019s \u2018Eco-house\u2019 (Ecohuis), where I guided individuals in making their outdoor spaces more climate-resilient.<\/p>

Designing nature-based playgrounds and green learning environments is also part of this work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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My journey<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nature as a source of inspiration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Outside of my professional work, I am active as a nature guide with Natuurpunt. The management of nature reserves and parks serves as a tremendous source of inspiration for how we might design our own gardens and cities.<\/p>

Through observation, study, and practical experience, I continuously deepen my knowledge. I enjoy translating these insights into concrete solutions for gardens, parks, and other green spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Experience gained over the years<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Throughout my career, I have worked in various roles focused on greenery, energy, and climate. From landscape design and implementation to providing consultancy and guidance for larger-scale projects, each of these experiences has further deepened my perspective on nature, water management, and sustainable outdoor spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Working together towards a greener living environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Groencoach combines a passion for nature, ecological expertise, and years of practical experience. Whether it concerns a garden, a green roof, a park, or a larger-scale project, every design begins by asking how nature, water, and human use can be brought back into balance. Would you like to make your garden or project climate-resilient and nature-inclusive?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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