Earth Designs' Katrina Wells Overcomes Obstacles of Urban Garden Design
Jessica Marcel — March 7, 2010 — Eco
References: earthdesigns & design-milk
Urban gardens have become increasingly popular in inner city areas. Increased urban affluence combined with an eagerness to reconnect to the outdoors has led to some impressive urban garden designs. Katrina Wells, a designer with the London-based Earth Designs, created this urban garden in a challenging space.
The Earth Designs creation overcomes the obstacles of privacy and noise, while also taking into account the many uses a small urban space must be able to accommodate. Earth Designs has shown that challenges are great motivation for creativity.
The Earth Designs creation overcomes the obstacles of privacy and noise, while also taking into account the many uses a small urban space must be able to accommodate. Earth Designs has shown that challenges are great motivation for creativity.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Urban Gardens - Designing creative urban gardens with a focus on overcoming challenges presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the landscaping and architectural industries.
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Industry Implications
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3. Agriculture - Agriculture companies can develop new techniques and technologies to support the growth and production of vertical urban gardens.
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