Arbo-Architecture: Literally Green Building Is A Tower Made From Living Trees
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 23:57
in Biology & Nature
Members of the Research Group Baubotanik at the Institute of Theory of Modern Architecture and Design (University of Stuttgart) have been focusing on the idea of living plant constructions - that's right, towers made from trees. Recently their first “baubotanical” tower made of living trees was completed - though it isn't quite mature yet. Their prototype 'building' is located in the south of Germany and is nearly 9 meters high with a base area of approximately 8 square meters. It's basically the Keep On The Borderlands, except green. read more
