With the increasing pollution problem in China, an architecture firm has proposed to build an urban forest in one of its cities and have the buildings and skyscrapers covered with trees and other types of vegetation. The firm thinks that it's the perfect solution to combat air pollution, most especially that the country is one of the highest air pollution contributors in the world.
The firm that's in charge of the proposal is the Stefano Boeri Architects, which is well-known for its eco-friendly and innovative designs. The whole concept of the "Urban Forest" is going to be set in Shijiazhuang, China, because according to the Boeri website, it's one of China's cities with the highest rate of air pollution.
The Forest City, as what they call it, will be home to about 100,000 inhabitants. The residential homes will be located in its five "petals," or neighborhoods and each petal will include different types of amenities such as parks, community centers, and residences. In the middle of the city, they would have the main facilities such as the school, hospital, central park and other types of main cultural centers.
Since the buildings will be covered with different types of vegetation, it will really contribute a lot to the whole environment. According to Travel & Leisure, each building is capable of producing oxygen as it absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Also, it can serve as homes for animals that have been displaced by the rapid growth of urban cities in China.
It will cover an area of about 555 acres and will include multiple towers within its area. Each tower is also said to be an equivalent of a forest that measures 65,000 sq. ft. But for now, the whole project in Shijiazhuang City is still a concept and hasn't started construction. However, the Stefano Boeri firm has already materialized their concepts in two cities: Milan, Italy, and Nanjing, China.
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