# Tree-Lined Apartments Tour Vegetale de Nantes Has an Organic Shape and Purpose By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-vegetale-de-nantes References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/tour-vgtale-de-nantes-recreates-desire-live-green-buildings/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/07/12/tour-vegetale-de-nantes-by-edouard-francois/) There are more and more architecture concepts and projects that are incorporating either full-out vertical gardens along their exteriors or simply more plants visible from the outside; take the Tour Vegetale de Nantes, for example. A stunning structure, it already has an organic presence even without the trees lining each floor. Designed by Edouard François, Tour Vegetale de Nantes ensures that residents breathe in nothing but fresh air. Considering that the forests are quickly dwindling, these man-made ones that also serve as great apartment alternatives are the perfect solution. Each floor is surrounded by stainless steel tubes acting as the base and green plants that envelope the outer facade for a forestlike look. Tour Vegetale de Nantes will mainly use chasmophites plants from Nantes, which are typically grown in rocky areas and thus don't need much water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Gardens:** Architecture concepts and projects are incorporating full-out vertical gardens along their exteriors or simply more plants visible from the outside. - **Green Buildings:** Incorporating green plants and organic elements into buildings to ensure fresh air for residents. - **Biophilic Design:** Incorporating natural elements and biophilic design principles into architecture and interior design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Green buildings and biophilic design principles can provide a unique selling point for real estate developers. - **Architecture:** Vertical gardens and biophilic design present opportunities for architects to differentiate their designs and offer sustainable solutions. - **Agriculture:** Growing specific plants for vertical gardens and green buildings present an opportunity for local agricultural businesses to specialize. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Climbing Plant-Wrapped Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevogilde.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md)