The address of 8600 Wilshire, located in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, will soon house a residential community raised high above the street and sheathed in a beautiful living wall. Designed by MAD Architects, this community will "coalesce nature and community into a living environment among high-density cities."
The community will comprise 18 residential units including three townhouses, five villas, two studios and eight condos. Each of the properties will overlook the street on one side but will offer privacy on the other side by means of an enclosed garden. An elevated courtyard will feature plants and a tree canopy.
The living wall surrounding the development will be irrigated by an automated system that uses micro-drop emitters and sensors, allowing for 24/7 monitoring. This project proves that you can in fact enjoy the splendors of greenery while living in a dense urban environment.
What's Driving This Trend
- Living Walls
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced automated irrigation systems for living walls to enhance sustainability in urban environments.
- High-density Communities
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing innovative and space-efficient residential units to accommodate the increasing demand for high-density living in cities.
- Nature-inspired Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating nature-inspired design elements into architectural projects to create a harmonious blend of urban living and natural environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate Development
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating living walls as a unique selling point in residential and commercial developments to attract environmentally-conscious buyers/tenants.
- Urban Planning
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing high-density community designs that prioritize sustainability and green spaces to address the challenges of urbanization.
- Smart Irrigation Systems
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced automated irrigation systems for living walls and green infrastructure to optimize water usage and promote environmental conservation.
