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Oct 2025
32m 48s

Why aren't there more 'vertical forest' ...

ROSS O'CEALLAIGH
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Everyone seems to love vegetated buildings like 'Bosco Verticale' in Milan (pictured). So, why isn't this a standard building approach for new buildings? Why are there still so few of them? In this episode I go under the surface and explain three reasons why vertical forest buildings are not commonplace – and why that might not be a bad thing. Learn more abo ... Show More
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