Plant-covered building exteriors

Mr N on October 10, 2025 at 4:22 pm

Idea: Plant-covered building exteriors

Link: https://theconversation.com/green-building...

Green buildings are cool, but they require effort to maintain. Plus, they can lead to significant pest issues.

Green buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pests

People love to connect with nature and that’s possible with vertical gardens on high-rise developments. But gardens need a gardener to keep things under control.

Steven Bowker on October 10, 2025 at 2:46 pm

Idea: Plant-covered building exteriors

Link: https://www.engineeringforchange.org/news/...

A perfect idea for improving productivity in the workplace.

Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Link: https://www.engineeringforchange

Green buildings can cost more than conventional structures, but the small increase has noticeable benefits for those working and living within them.

CC on October 10, 2025 at 1:34 pm

Idea: Plant-covered building exteriors

Link: https://newatlas.com/architecture/wonderwo...

Check out this building, which features over 2.5 acres of plants! Imagine the impact on climate change if all buildings were designed like this.

Tree-covered tower's lush exterior equivalent to 2.5 acres of forest

Link: https://newatlas.com/architectur

Few designers have done as much to popularize the modern trend of covering buildings in greenery as Stefano Boeri. Since his Bosco Verticale met with critical acclaim, the Italian architect's firm has been steadily producing lush tree-covered buildings around the world. Its latest will be adorned…