Background History
Over 3 million deaths every year are linked to the growing problem of air population. Short-term effects of air pollution include irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions. Long-term effects include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys. Seeing the negative impact of air population of his city in Milan, Italian architect Stefano Boeri was determined to find a solution to this problem by building towers surrounded by plants.
How It Works
The 500 medium and large trees, 300 small trees, 5,000 shrubs, and 11,000 other plants combine to convert 44,000 pounds of carbon dioxide to oxygen. The plants also assist in lowering temperature, filtering fine dust particles, and lowering noise pollution.
Impacts On Society
Pros
- Reduces air pollution
- Reduces noise pollution
- Filters fine dust particles
- Takes up less than a typical greenspace
Cons
- Costly
- Difficult to maintain
Future Outlook
After Stefano Boeri build the first two towers in Milan, he has been summoned across the world for numerous more designs. It is very likely that these designs become popular among other architects as well during a time when pollution is a large concern.
Works Cited
“The Incredible Vertical Forest Residential Towers in Milan, Italy.” TwistedSifter, 4 July 2016, twistedsifter.com/2016/06/vertical-forest-residential-towers-in-milan-by-boeri-studio/.
“What Are the Effects of Air Pollution?” Effects of Air Pollution on Humans, Plants and Animals, 2017, eschooltoday.com/pollution/air-pollution/effects-of-air-pollution.html.
Xie, Jenny. “High-Rise Forests in Italy Are Fighting Air Pollution.” The Verge, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2017, www.theverge.com/2017/8/9/16112758/milan-vertical-forest-stefano-boeri-video.
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