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Bosco Verticale, a residential high-rise development with its own urban forest in Milan, has been awarded the International Highrise Award 2014.
Designed by Boeri Studio, engineered by Arup and Deerns Italia, and developed by Hines, this vertical forest in the heart of one of Europe's most polluted cities includes two residential towers which are 110m and 76m high. In total, 900 trees measuring between 3m and 6m have been planted, along with 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 floral plants on terraces up to the 27th floor.
The project is set to create a new standard for sustainable housing and was developed with the help of our structural and geotechnical designs, together with consultancy services on acoustics, vibrations, ground-borne noise and tunnelling.
As a new growth model for the regeneration of the urban environment, the design creates a biological habitat in a total area of 40,000m2. The designers aim to inspire greater urban biodiversity in the face of Milan's challenge of increasing pollution. The vast amount of greenery on the building encourages the production of energy. As well as creating oxygen and humidity, the plants also absorb CO2 and dust particles, which improves the environment.
From compact two-room apartments to penthouses and duplexes, the main characteristics of the flats are the balconies, which extend 3.35m outwards to host the greenery. The design also includes photovoltaic energy systems to increase the degree of energetic self-sufficiency of the two towers.
“The Bosco Verticale building is part of the Porta Nuova Isola complex. This project involves the redevelopment of an area historically dedicated to light industrial and craft activities. Following the proposal to create Bosco Verticale at the site, 70% of the area had been assigned as a public park. This new residential area includes five main buildings for public, residential and commercial use, and three underground parking levels” says Project Manager Luca Buzzoni of Arup Milan.
Architecture: Stefano Boeri Sudio
Structure: Arup
Building Services,Sustainability, Acoustics & LEED Certification:Deerns Italia
Health & Safety: Deerns & Gae Engineering
Source: Arup