# Living Green Bridges This Organic Structure Provides a Safe Path for Wildlife in Seoul By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bridge References: [realclearlife](http://www.realclearlife.com/architecture/winning-designs-eco-bridge-proposal-protect-wildlife-outside-seoul/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/kild-architects-yangjaegogae-eco-bridge-design-competition-korea-06-26-2017/) Blending in seamlessly with its surroundings, this [living green bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-living-bridge) is protecting wildlife in Seoul, Korea. The bridge will act as an extension of the mountain slopes that are currently split by a busy highway. Animals commonly wander from the mountain toward the bustling roads, endangering both themselves and passengers in oncoming vehicles. The bridge is designed as a [safe passageway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) between one side of the mountain and the other. The living structure will stimulate an "organic mountain side path," running over top of the highway and providing a safe route for wildlife – all without disrupting the flow of traffic. The suspended structure was designed with both thought and intent to build [stronger connections with nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation), allowing humans and animals to co-exist safely. Photo Credits: [realclearlife](http://www.realclearlife.com/architecture/winning-designs-eco-bridge-proposal-protect-wildlife-outside-seoul/), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/kild-architects-yangjaegogae-eco-bridge-design-competition-korea-06-26-2017/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Living Green Bridges:** This trend involves the creation of bridges that blend in with the natural environment and provide safe passageways for wildlife. - **Nature-inspired Infrastructure:** This trend involves designing infrastructure that mimics natural elements, such as mountains and forests, to create harmonious environments for both humans and animals. - **Co-existence Between Humans and Wildlife:** This trend focuses on finding innovative ways to allow humans and wildlife to coexist safely, such as through the construction of dedicated passageways like living green bridges. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Engineering:** This industry can explore opportunities to design and construct living green bridges that prioritize the safety of wildlife while maintaining the flow of traffic. - **Urban Planning and Infrastructure:** This industry can incorporate nature-inspired infrastructure designs, like living green bridges, into urban development plans to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly cities. - **Environmental Conservation:** This industry can support initiatives that promote coexistence between humans and wildlife by advocating for the construction of living green bridges and similar projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Bamboo Indonesian Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-living-bridge.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md)