Green skyscrapers by Stefano Boeri, Solution for sustainable city ?

After reading the Hive account@design-guy thesis project (his last post here), I looked further about the concept sustainability city. Big problem in the near future (and closer than we think). With the increase of urban population and lack of public parks, are Stefano Boeri’s green skyscrapers the solution ?

Bosco Verticale in Milan (2014).

Since 2014 and his project Bosco Verticale in Milan, the Italian architect multiplies green buildings in different cities in the world :

• Trudo Vertical Forest in Eindhoven
• Forêt Blanche in Paris
• And even on Mars (project with Shanghai to imagine the city of the future).
• ...

Bosco Verticale in Milan (2014).

The idea is simple and easy to export, big balconies to fill with trees and plants. But can you solve the pollution crisis in somes cities with only this type of skyscrapers ? One green building in a polluted city don't make any difference. And to improve quality life in China, Stefano Boeri wants to create an entire green city, Liuzhou Forest City.

I like the idea of gondolas to go from one building to another...

On the other hand, from a design point of view, I find that it's copy/paste, the same structure without taking into account the geography and culture of the city. Big green balconies. But a good step in the good direction, city more sustainable and with a better air quality.

Trudo Tower, Eindhoven

Sufficient? What do you think?

Sources :

• Stefano Boeri Architetti
• Biography of Stefano Boeri on Wiki
• Concept of Bosco Verticale on Archdaily
• Good article on The Guardian about Liuzhou