How tall is the Bosco Verticale?
76 m
They have a height of 111 metres (364 ft) and 76 metres (249 ft) and contain more than 900 trees (approximately 550 and 350 in the first and second towers, respectively) on 8,900 square metres (96,000 sq ft) of terraces….
| Bosco Verticale | |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2014 |
| Opened | 17 October 2014 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 111 m and 76 m |
Who created the Vertical Forest?
Stefano Boeri
Giovanni La VarraGianandrea Barreca
Bosco Verticale/Architects
What is the Bosco Verticale made of?
They are made of reinforced concrete and house 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 floral plants. The heights of the plants range from 3m to 9m. The plants grow to a maximum height of 30ft.
What is the Vertical Forest who designed it when was it built what is special about it?
Designed by Boeri Studio, the Vertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory.
When was Bosco Verticale built?
2009
Bosco Verticale/Constructions started
Construction on the Bosco Vertical Milan started in 2009 and was completed in 2014. The lushly planted Bosco Verticale its and ever-evolving seasonal facades offer its residents a cool, colorful, and sustainable lifestyle and contribute dramatically to the Milan cityscape.
Why was Bosco Verticale built?
The Bosco Verticale project was undertaken to increase biodiversity in Milan. The project includes two residential towers housing trees in their balconies. The balconies of Bosco Verticale are made of 28cm-thick concrete and contain plants.
What is the purpose of the vertical forest?
Vertical Forests are designed for the environmental survival of contemporary cities, by Italian architect Stefano Boeri. The buildings reduce indoor and outdoor temperatures in hot climates, absorb CO2 and dust while producing oxygen for cleaner air.
