Still, can't say I completely disagree with the core idea of adding more plants to building design. Helps to counter the dull, sterile slabs of concrete and glass that became a staple of the last 50 years.
They were supposed to do that in my city. Huge building sold to the public with lots of green open space. Then they lopped off the top ten floors and expanded the office space and eliminated it. We're pushovers.
Still, can't say I completely disagree with the core idea of adding more plants to building design. Helps to counter the dull, sterile slabs of concrete and glass that became a staple of the last 50 years.
A large portion of heat island effect could be mitigated by sodding the roof of buildings in cities. Lowers cooling costs for the building too.
Also, air quality.
They were supposed to do that in my city. Huge building sold to the public with lots of green open space. Then they lopped off the top ten floors and expanded the office space and eliminated it. We're pushovers.