Archinect - News2024-05-19T21:25:52-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150296134/stefano-boeri-s-first-vertical-forest-in-china-completes-in-hubei-province
Stefano Boeri's first Vertical Forest in China completes in Hubei province Josh Niland2022-01-25T14:16:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/39/39fab686423f13d1fc8cb9ca2a7b53c2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A new landmark in the long history of Chinese housing experiments is about to be inaugurated as <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1644/stefano-boeri-architetti" target="_blank">Stefano Boeri Architetti</a>'s “social forest” has been completed in Huanggang.</p>
<p>Located in Hubei Province’s second-largest city, Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex is a near-identical twin to the firm’s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150291895/stefano-boeri-releases-documentary-about-world-s-first-social-housing-vertical-forest" target="_blank">previous “social forest” development</a> in the Netherlands. The new development consists of two residential towers in a five-building mixed-use complex taking up approximately 4.54 hectares (11.2 acres) in total area. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/ccfe967120cabfeffc73bbd7eb52aa6b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/ccfe967120cabfeffc73bbd7eb52aa6b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy RAW VISION</figcaption></figure><p>According to the architect: “The design allows an excellent view of the tree-lined façades, enhancing the sensorial experience of the greenery and integrating the plant landscape with the architectural dimension. Thus, the inhabitants of the residential towers have the opportunity to experience the urban space from a different perspective while fully enjoying the comfort of being surrounded by nature.”<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/253dca263e726dc8b8c526eba526a2ad.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/253dca263e726dc8b8c526eba526a2ad.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy RAW VISION</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f5/f5a0580e670d0a4aab05900fa9c36b4c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f5/f5a0580e670d0a4aab05900fa9c36b4c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy RA...</figcaption></figure>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150150416/los-angeles-s-sad-trees-have-reason-to-hope
Los Angeles's sad trees have reason to hope Antonio Pacheco2019-08-06T17:03:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/30/305f0698192cd36f16fae26d1bb2e8ae.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>For the first time in its history, the City of Los Angeles will have a single individual dedicated to overseeing, managing, and expanding the city's urban forest. </p>
<p>Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetii recently selected Rachel Malarich as the new "city forest officer," a post housed within the city's Board of Public Works that will help to implement the city's aggressive urban forestry goals, according to a <a href="https://www.lamayor.org/mayor-garcetti-names-rachel-malarich-la%E2%80%99s-first-ever-city-forest-officer" target="_blank">press release</a> from Garcetti's office. The vision, part of the mayor's municipal <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1267363/green-new-deal" target="_blank">Green New Deal</a> framework, envisions planting 90,000 trees in the city by 2021 to improve the city's pedestrian experience, create shade in under-served areas, and help lessen summer cooling loads on homes and businesses.<br></p>
<p>In a statement praising Malarich's experience, Garcetti said, "Every tree we plant can help stem the tide of the climate crisis, and when we expand our urban forest, we can sow the seeds of a healthier, more sustainable future for communities across our city.”</p>
<p>The city is well known for its...</p>