The reputation of Veg.itect extraordinaire Ken Yeang is undisputed, but it’s always nice for a refresher on how far he has been pushing in designing (and getting built) these bioclimatic treasures. Inhabitat has recent coverage of an old favorite – the EDITT tower in Singapore, which is slated for construction. Can’t wait to see this one.
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Via Inhabitat “The verdant skyscraper was designed to increase its location’s bio-diversity and rehabilitate the local ecosystem in Singapore’s ‘zeroculture’ metropolis… Approximately half of the surface area of the EDITT Tower will be wrapped in organic local vegetation, and passive architecture will allow for natural ventilation. Publicly accessible ramps will connect upper floors to the street level lined in shops, restaurants and plant life. The building has also been designed for future adaptability, with many walls and floors that can be moved or removed. In a city known for its downpours, the building will collect rainwater and integrate a grey-water system for both plant irrigation and toilet flushing with an estimated 55% self-sufficiency.”
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A very different scale is found via What We Do Is Secret is an verdant apartment complex in downtown Tokyo – with trees and vegetation woven into the fabric of the building by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP… this is sweet – and I particularly this model.
The forms are interesting, specifically with the dusky late-night shots… but the last shot is perhaps my favorite – a simple switcheroo of tree trunk inside – giving a hint of the simplicity amidst the complexity.
