The new Urbanarbolismo Palacio de Congresos Europa manages to make up for its large metropolitan footprint by featuring exterior walls that are completely covered in greenery. The Palace of Congresses Europe in Vitoria-Gasteiz was rejuvenated with the goal of embodying this sense of biodiversity for which the Spanish city is known.
Unusualgreen and Urbanarbolismo worked together to plant 1,492 square meters of vegetation over the edifice, of which the majority is a hydroponic vertical garden. Native grasses, herbs and flowers were chosen to cloak the structure, and these were arranged in a systematic and geographic way. This eco-friendly cladding increases the insulation of the building by 270%, contributing to massive energy savings and much more environmentally conscious management in the maintenance of the indoor atmosphere.
Full Garden Facades
The Urbanarbolismo Palacio de Congresos Europa Has a New Flourishing Face
Trend Themes
1. Green Facades - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and techniques for green facades, which can enhance energy efficiency and contribute to environmental conservation.
2. Hydroponic Vertical Gardens - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create automated and scalable hydroponic systems for vertical gardens, enabling the cultivation of plants in urban environments with limited space.
3. Eco-friendly Insulation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent innovative insulation materials and methods that improve energy efficiency in buildings while considering environmental sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate green facades and hydroponic vertical gardens into architectural designs, transforming the construction industry towards greener and more sustainable practices.
2. Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate urban green spaces and hydroponic vertical gardens into city planning strategies, promoting environmental resilience and enhancing the quality of urban life.
3. Sustainable Building Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly materials for insulation and green facades, revolutionizing the sustainable building materials industry and reducing the environmental impact of construction.