Why aren't there more 'vertical forest' buildings? (3 reasons)
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Summary
Everyone seems to love vegetated buildings like 'Bosco Verticale' in Milan (pictured). So, why isn't this a standard building approach for new buildings? Why are there still so few of them?
In this episode I go under the surface and explain three reasons why vertical forest buildings are not commonplace – and why that might not be a bad thing.
Learn more about Urban Wilding Hub: https://urbanwildinghub.com/
Sources:
Stefano Boeri Architects: Bosco Verticale
Dark Matter Labs article: What's guiding our Regenerative Futures?
World Green Building Council article: It's not that easy being green
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