GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE installation of ‘ living walls ’ in London , where a vertical green wall has been factored into redevelopments , reduces pollution throughout , offers something new to think about .
With this in mind , throughout the UK and Asia , Grant Associates has been implementing green infrastructure , undergoing regeneration projects to provide a higher quality of life for residents . Trees and hedges have been added in new projects , and streets have been reconditioned , enabling increased collaboration between cost consultants , engineers , safety inspectors , highway
individuals , amongst many others . “ Trees are fundamental to the future of cities to allow us to maintain the environment that we need ,” explains Grant . “ The transformation of streets from something very traditional to something rich and biodiverse is the big challenge .”
One such complex example of green building and infrastructure is the Bosco Verticale in Milan . Designed by Boeri Studio , the urban forest houses over 800 trees , which would normally cover two hectares of land . Spanning 27 floors , the development tackles the rising levels of air pollution
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