Vertical Gardens are not new for environmentalists, but a new series of 250-foot-tall trellises planned by Architects and federal officials in Portland is definitely an ambitious project. This huge structure is a part of $135 million project that is expected to begin soon. The entire building accommodates 18 stories along with various green features such as solar arrays, smart lighting system to save energy consumption and elevators to generate electricity. To water the plantation, water harvested on the roof will be utilized.
However, some questions are challenging the practicality of the project. Plantation at such a great height and its irrigation are two main problems that Eggleston’s firm, SERA Architects is trying to solve. If the architects could solve these problems, there is no doubt that it will be a landmark high-performance building.
Via: WashingtonPost
