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    Standing Out in a Concrete Jungle: Living Walls as a Unique Business Strategy

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    Jessica Reeves

    Reflect, Refract, and Absorb Acoustic Energy

    Living green walls play a valuable role in reducing noise levels in urban environments. The vegetation in green walls acts as a natural barrier that blocks mid-to-high frequency sounds, such as traffic and construction noise.

    Green walls reflect, refract, and absorb acoustic energy, helping to minimize the impact of noise pollution on surrounding areas. This makes green walls an effective and sustainable solution for noise reduction in densely populated city environments and have been known to reduce ambient noise by up to 40 decibels.

    The concept of strategic urban greenery, including green walls and roofs, is becoming increasingly popular as a means of reducing noise pollution. By incorporating more greenery into urban spaces, cities can create a quieter, more peaceful environment for the community.

    Greening the Skyline: How Large Scale Living Walls Are Transforming Urban Living

    In the world of architecture, there is a rising trend that is revolutionizing urban living: Green Towers. These innovative structures are not only changing the way buildings are designed but also reshaping the way we interact with our environment. From improved air quality to enhanced biodiversity, these architectural marvels are transforming the way we think about buildings and their impact on the environment. With the rapid urbanization and increasing concerns about sustainability, architects and designers are constantly seeking new ways to create greener and more eco-friendly environments. Green towers, also known as vertical forests, are one of the most promising solutions that have emerged in recent years. They are not only visually stunning but also offer numerous benefits for both the people who live in them and the surrounding communities.

    The Occitainie Tower

    Daniel Libeskind, known for his sharp-angular designs, has created a new building with a rolling facade above Canal du Midi. The facade changes colors with the seasons, starting from the ground level and going up to the 40th floor. The Occitainie tower houses 11,000 m² of office spaces, a 4-star Hilton Hotel, as many as 120 apartments, a restaurant bar extending to a public garden offering panoramic views, 2,000 m² of commercial retail shops at the ground level, and up to 1,500 m² for the railway company SNCF.

    The Spiral

    Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) celebrates the opening of The Spiral, its latest tower in New York City. fast-developing Hudson Yards on West 34th Street between Hudson Boulevard and 10th Avenue. The project is designed as a sustainable and human-centric workplace. It is recognized at once by the cascading landscaped terraces and hanging gardens which create a continuous green ribbon that wraps around the facade. This namesake element introduces accessible gardens and fresh air for each office floor — an unprecedented level of greenery in a supertall skyscraper.

    Milan Vertical Forest

    Two residential towers in Milan, completed by Stefano Boeri Architetti in 2014, represent a model for urban regenerative developmental landscaping. After over a decade in operation, these towers serve as a successful study in sustainable development – questioning the future role of cities and urban forestry in global action.

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