# Potted Plant Buildings The Organic Building by Gaetano Pesce Features an Eclectic Vertical Garden By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-building References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/build/design/2639-osakas-living-building.html) & [gaetanopesce](http://www.gaetanopesce.com/) Although the Organic Building was completed way back in 1993, there is definitely a modern air about it considering the environmental craze we are going through right now. Designed by Italian architect and artist Gaetano Pesce, it embraces the [green movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo) that is such a driving force in design today. Located in Osaka, Japan, the Organic Building's key feature is obviously a [potted plant vertical garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest). The eclectic building has become an [iconic piece of architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green) in the city. I won't be surprised if other architects start looking to this particular structure for greenspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Garden Buildings:** Architects can explore the concept of integrating vertical gardens into their building designs, creating a unique and sustainable living environment. - **Green Architecture:** The growing interest in environmental sustainability presents opportunities for architects to incorporate green elements, such as vertical gardens, into their designs, promoting a more eco-friendly approach to construction. - **Organic Design:** Inspired by the Organic Building, designers can explore the use of organic shapes and elements in their architecture to create visually appealing and environmentally conscious structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can embrace and integrate vertical gardens and green elements into their projects, setting a new standard for sustainable building design. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Urban planners can consider incorporating vertical gardens and green spaces into city planning, creating healthier and more livable urban environments. - **Interior Design and Landscaping:** Interior designers and landscapers can cater to the growing demand for green living by offering innovative solutions that integrate plants and natural elements into residential and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md)