Wednesday 16 November 2011

Milan’s Vertical Forest



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Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.
Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.

The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) will be the greenest building in Milan when completed, which is one of Europe’s most polluted cities.
Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.
Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.

Designed by Stefan Boeri Architects, as part of their BioMilano vision to incorporate 60 abandoned farms into a greenbelt surrounding the city. The Bosco Verticale building has a green façade planted with dense forest systems to provide a building microclimate and to filter out polluting dust particles. The living bio-canopy also absorbs CO2, oxygenates the air, moderates extreme temperatures and lowers noise pollution, providing aesthetic beauty and lowering living costs.
Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.
Milan’s Vertical Forest from Stefan Boeri Architects.

Each apartment balcony will have trees (900 plantings are planned for the two buildings) that will provide shade in the summer and drop their leaves in winter to allow in winter sunlight. Plant irrigation is provided via a grey-water filtration. Additionally, photovoltaic power generation will help provide sustainable power to the building.
Via Inhabitat

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