Skyscrapers grow thousands of trees
Skyscrapers are transforming into vertical forests, like Milan's Bosco Verticale, housing thousands of trees to combat urban pollution and boost city biodiversity.
Imagine a skyscraper covered in trees! Vertical forests are a revolutionary way to green our cities. Milan's Bosco Verticale, completed in 2014, pioneered this concept with two towers housing over 900 trees and 20,000 plants, equivalent to two hectares of woodland. These living buildings help purify air, produce oxygen, and even insulate against extreme temperatures.
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