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Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities

Name: Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
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Book Synopsis: Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and protect biodiversity, architects are teaming up with botanists, urban wildlife ecologists, and other scientists to design high-rise forests, living walls, and vertical farms in some of the world’s most populated places. These projects are happening all around the world, and they will not only change the urban landscape, but they will provide urban dwellers with a healthier place to live and work.

For Buildings That Breathe, author and environmental journalist Nancy Castaldo connected with architect Stefano Boeri at the World Forum on Urban Forests and was invited to his office in Milan where she visited Bosco Verticale, the first high-rise forest. Planted with 750 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and 11 perennials on two apartment towers, the project provides an urban habitat for birds, insects, and people while creating a micro-climate that produces oxygen and provides shade for high-rise residents. Explore Bosco Verticale, as well as the planned Liuzhou Forest City in China and other green architecture projects around the world, looking at how people are working together to change the urban landscape of the future.

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Are you tired of the concrete jungle? Yearning for a touch of nature amidst the chaos of city life? Look no further than Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities! This captivating book takes you on a journey to the forefront of architectural innovation, where architects and scientists are teaming up to create stunning green spaces right in the heart of bustling urban environments. With high-rise forests, living walls, and vertical farms, these projects are not only combating climate change and pollution but also providing urban dwellers with a healthier and more vibrant place to call home. Explore the inspiring stories of projects like Bosco Verticale in Milan, where 750 trees and thousands of shrubs create an oasis in the sky, and get ready to envision a greener future.

Through the pages of this book, author Nancy Castaldo invites you to witness the magic of Bosco Verticale and other groundbreaking green architecture projects around the world. With engaging storytelling and awe-inspiring photographs, Buildings That Breathe will transport you to a world where skyscrapers coexist harmoniously with nature. Discover how these projects not only bring beauty and tranquility to urban settings but also improve air quality, create micro-climates, and foster biodiversity. By showcasing the incredible collaboration between architects, botanists, and ecologists, this book will inspire you to see cities in a whole new light.

Are you ready to witness the future of urban living? Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring transformation captured in Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities. Immerse yourself in the vision of a greener, more sustainable urban landscape. Join the movement of conscious individuals who are embracing the power of green architecture. Click below to get your hands on this captivating book and be inspired to become a part of a global movement towards greener cities.

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