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Unveiling A Breathtaking Green Roof First Conceived By Hundertwasser

In 1993, Whangārei’s Mayor, Stan Semenoff, invited Hundertwasser to design an art centre, a project that finally came to life in 2022. Learn about this magnificent biodiverse and biophilic building and its living and edible afforested roof in Whangārei, New Zealand.

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Going Soilless and Low Maintenance in Singapore

This article explores the innovative use of soilless green roofs in urban development, focusing on Singapore's Bidadari Park Toilet Project by GWS Living Art. The GaiaMat™ system, incorporating soft weed vegetation, enhances biodiversity, reduces urban disturbances, and promotes sustainability in urban environments.

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Harvesting the Future: Stormwater-Powered Living Walls

In the world of sustainable architecture, stormwater driven living walls are a revolutionary green building practice. Discover Enni Headquarters in Moers, Germany, with its remarkable 650 sqm living wall, ingeniously irrigated by harvested stormwater. Learn about the smart systems, underground reservoirs, and interdisciplinary collaborations making this green oasis a symbol of urban sustainability.

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Østerbro Klimakvarter – The First Climate Adaptation Neighborhood in Denmark  

A decade ago, the City of Copenhagen began redesigning neighborhoods, transforming them into climate adaptation projects, using community lead, integrated stormwater management approaches to cool cities, reduce flooding and provide amenity spaces. Learn about the design and performance of one of the first climate adapted neighborhoods in Copenhagen.

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