Evergreen Architecture: Overgrown Buildings and Greener Living

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Evergreen Architecture – Overgrown Buildings and Greener Living

Nature and architecture have never been more intertwined. As more of the earth's surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are increasingly up to the task of integrating flora and greenery into their creations. There are many ways to express this: green roofs, living walls, indoor courtyards, and entire facades filled with plants. However, this approach raises a number of logistical questions.

Inside the Book

Evergreen Architecture explores this new approach to architecture, featuring a survey of some of the most innovative green buildings around the world. The book covers a broad spectrum of residential, institutional, urban, rural, small spaces to tall towers, delving into all angles of this emerging trend, as well as the voices of the architects leading the charge.

What to Expect

Evergreen Architecture gets to the roots of plant-filled facades, indoor gardens, and tree-filled buildings alike. More than just a book filled with nice pictures, the publication raises many practical questions that may arise with these buildings, such as how residents keep their moss-covered walls from rotting or how a skyscraper can maintain the weight of hundreds of trees.

The Publisher's Perspective

The brand gestalten is known for its unique approach to publishing, collaborating with the world's most creative minds to document and anticipate vital movements across various disciplines. Evergreen Architecture is a testament to this, offering readers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between nature and the built environment.

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