The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) are two residential towers in Milan designed by Boeri Studio (Stefano Boeri, Gianandrea Barreca, and Giovanni La Varra). The towers are located in the Porta Nuova district of Milan, Italy. They have a height of 116 metres (381 ft) and 84 m (276 ft) and within the complex is an 11-storey office building.
The distinctive feature of the skyscrapers, both inaugurated in 2014, is the presence of over ninety plant species, including tall shrubs and trees, distributed on the facades. The project was named Bosco Verticale, or in English “Vertical Forest”, because together the towers have 800 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 1,500 perennial plants, which help mitigate smog and produce oxygen. These tree-packed high-rises help cities built for density, adding more housing and infrastructure, while improving the air quality. Trees and plants are the most efficient and cost effective way to absorb carbon dioxide. The 20,000 trees and perennial plants in the buildings convert approximately 44,000 pounds (20,000 kg) of carbon each year.
The Bosco Verticale is a groundbreaking example of sustainable architecture and has been internationally recognized for its innovative design. The towers are a testament to the potential of urban greening to improve the quality of life in cities.
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