# Plant-Integrating Benches ParkedBench Gives People a Place to Relax and Plants a Place to Grow By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkedbench References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/wmbstudio-parkedbench-tooley-street-fresh-air-square-london-bridge/40674/) & [teamlondonbridge](http://www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk/default.aspx?m=42&mi=176&ms=165&title=Fresh) ParkedBench is a portable micro-park, situated in London, that essentially consists of a long bench that integrates planting space in its pockets. The design consists of a single bench that has a form that undulates from side to side. It offers a place for people to sit and relax. The pockets in its curves offer space for planting. In addition to providing a space for people to sit down and soothe their eyes on the sight of clean plants, ParkedBench also comes with an air quality monitor. This monitor sends real-time data to a companion app and website. This project shows that it is indeed possible to come up with portable micro-parks that give busy city dwellers a place to relax while also giving cities a more defined and soothing aesthetic appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Micro-parks:** Developing portable micro-parks that provide a place for people to relax and integrate greenery into urban spaces. - **Integrating Planting Space:** Incorporating planting space into design elements like benches to promote green infrastructure in cities. - **Air Quality Monitoring:** Utilizing real-time air quality monitoring in urban spaces to improve environmental awareness and promote healthier cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Design:** Exploring innovative urban design solutions that prioritize greenery and enhance public spaces. - **Smart Technology:** Integrating air quality monitors and companion apps to improve environmental monitoring and promote better health in urban environments. - **Landscape Architecture:** Enhancing the role of landscape architecture by integrating planting spaces into urban design to create more sustainable and vibrant cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md)