In the late 2010s, a new trend began to take hold in the architecture world: green and sustainable design. Green architecture is a planet-forward approach to design and building that minimizes the harmful effects of our built world on human health and the environment.
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Belgian architect Laurent Troost updates the Cassina Innovation House with biophilic design.
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‘Biophilic’ urban designers are bringing nature directly into our lives, improving the environment and our mental and physical health.
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Biophilic cities try to incorporate nature into residents’ everyday lives.
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A futuristic "living" building that will be home to plants, vegetables, fish and people has been given the go-ahead by Swansea councilors.
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Stefano Boeri unveils Smart Forest City covered in 7.5 million plants for Mexico
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Agritecture Interviewed the winners of last year’s Urban Greenhouse Challenge. Wageningen University & Research challenged students to step outside their comfort zone. Their task was to develop an urban farming project for a former prison, working in interdisciplinary teams.
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Projects such as Melbourne Skyfarm and those by Hong Kong’s Rooftop Republic are turning busy urban areas into hubs of food production. Urban farms can also change the dynamics of a building, bringing people together and encouraging people to lead sustainable lives
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For years, office architects and designers have been bringing nature into the workplace, incorporating materials like wood and stone and strategically deploying plants and botanical artwork.Now, companies are inviting employees to step outside for a taste of the real thing.
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At Hexagro, we tend to see the food production system of tomorrow with a very different lens than just productivity rates and the maximization of yield. Hexagro is about looking at the opportunities for vertical farming to maximize human wellness.
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