Kjellgren Kaminsky Architects' super-green New Heden project in Gothenburg, Sweden is already being hailed as a pair of green lungs meant to help the metropolitan area breathe. Instead of paving paradise to put up a parking lot, a la Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi," this project has done just the reverse, building 5,000 new apartments all outfitted with living green roofs on a block used for football fields and a parking lot.
Implications - Projects like this are a major step in the movement towards a greener world. Allowing for both majestic and luxurious buildings and complexes while creating a greener, friendlier place to live, 'Vison of Health' is truly revolutionary.
Green 'Lungs' for Urban Areas
Kjellgren Kaminsky's Eco-Friendly 'Vision for Heden' in Gothenburg,
Trend Themes
1. Urban Green Spaces - Creating eco-friendly green spaces within urban areas to improve air quality and provide a healthier environment for residents.
2. Living Green Roofs - The integration of living green roofs on buildings to maximize green space and improve insulation and energy efficiency.
3. Sustainable Housing - Designing and constructing environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient housing to promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Urban Planning - Opportunities for architects and urban planners to incorporate green design principles into their projects and promote sustainable development.
2. Real Estate - The demand for eco-friendly buildings and sustainable housing solutions presents new opportunities for real estate developers and investors.
3. Green Technology - The development and implementation of innovative green technologies to support the construction and maintenance of green roofs and sustainable housing projects.