January 9, 2010

They paved paradise then put up a…vertical park.
Mexican architect Jorge Hernandez de la Garcia has designed a modular, highly structural and flexible vertical park intended to help reduce pollution and deal with overpopulation issues. The tower utilizes vertically stacked … Read More...
Category: Community Gardens, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Greening, Irrigation, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
Tags: green, rainwater harvesting, rainwater reclamation, susatinable, urban architecture, urban gardens, urban greening
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September 6, 2009
With future sustainable housing for large cities in mind, Off the Grid explores the integration of electronics and biochemistry in the design of building facades.

Today, our habitat is very dependent on the international energy & water grid. Energy crisis, … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Greening, Irrigation, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
Tags: eco-systems, green design, susatinable, sustainable urban housing
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