A Malaysian architecture firm by the name of Formzero has developed an innovative and unique green residence that allows its owners the luxury and the eco-friendly pleasure of being able to grow gardens at different altitudes of the facade of their home.
Dubbed Planter Box House, this particular green residence features 17 planter boxes, all of which are displayed along the front of their home. Over 40 different varieties of plants can be grown on these planter boxes, but in addition to plants for consumption, the boxes also enable eco-friendly irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
In addition to providing a truly pleasing and stunning visual aesthetic, the Planter Box House's unique incorporation of garden beds into its structure also allows for eco-friendly sustenance in addition to efficient use of rainwater resources.
What's Driving This Trend
- Green Residences
- The trend of incorporating gardens at different altitudes of a residence's facade offers opportunities for sustainable living and eco-friendly sustenance.
- Planter Boxes
- The use of planter boxes as a part of a building's structure allows for the growth of various plants and enables eco-friendly irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
- Efficient Rainwater Utilization
- The trend of efficiently using rainwater resources in residential structures promotes sustainable water management and conservation.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architects can explore integrating gardens and planter boxes into building designs to create green residences.
- Sustainable Living
- The trend of incorporating gardens in residential structures opens up opportunities for eco-friendly sustenance and efficient use of rainwater resources.
- Water Management
- The efficient utilization of rainwater resources can lead to innovations in water management systems for residential buildings.
