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EXPOSED GREEN INTERNAL

DESCRIPTION:

Cut space on interior and place greenery inside Use plants that can thrive indoors

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If exterior plants use window glazing for light Continue greenery to exterior

WHY:

Green cities should not stop on the exterior, but instead should be continued into the interior of buildings to continue the experience of nature at all scales. Interior greenery can benefit occupants of building.

POSSIBLE PROGRAMS: Any building type

SIZE/SCALE: Any scale 0’-NA

PRE/POST: Pre or Post Construction

BUILDING TYPOLOGY 8: GREEN ‘BRIDGE’

DESCRIPTION: Connect two structures with platform ‘bridge’ Use exterior space to plant greenery Shift levels to allow natural light

WHY:

Creating a pedestrian connection between two buildings while providing exterior greenspace on a building is a great approach for small and large scale applications. Limited to building.

POSSIBLE PROGRAMS: Any building type

SIZE/SCALE: At least one level 10’-50’

PRE/POST: Pre or Post Construction

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BUILDING TYPOLOGY 8: GREEN ‘BRIDGE’

DESCRIPTION: Connect two structures with platform ‘bridge’ Use exterior space to plant greenery Shift levels to allow natural light

WHY:

Creating a pedestrian connection between two buildings while providing exterior greenspace on a building is a great approach for small and large scale applications. Limited to building.

POSSIBLE PROGRAMS: Any building type

SIZE/SCALE: At least one level 10’-50’

PRE/POST: Pre or Post Construction

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