Green Towers

Last week I had a very interesting meeting with a well known building architect in Toronto.  The meeting consisted of a discussion about garden condominiums.  Specifically about condos with an elaborate landscapes that look like an afterthought as opposed to being pre-designed in the first phase.  Do humans need the companionship of plants and trees 100 feet above the ground or is sitting out on a sterile box porch in the wind and the sun sufficient for that lifestyle.

What if a pre-designed garden, which is a key component, were designed and built into the building?  This would allow the owner to extend his entertaining areas into the outside like a traditional home provides.  This would make condo living one more thumbs up for those that have made nature a component of their life style.

Can we grow trees suitable for this application?  Are there plants that will adapt to these new demands?  The answer is yes.  Places in Europe and elsewhere where real estate is valued and designed for maximum usage are far exceeding our just green roof trends in Toronto today.  Can we provide all these taken for granted amenities at a reasonable price with a high percentage of success?  Will a segment of the public pay and appreciate additional product to their luxury condo complex?

Please let us know your thoughts and ideas on this new and interesting addition to in the sky living.

Forest in the Sky

Tree House

Vertical Tower