# Gargantuan Vertical Gardens The Urbanarbolism Green Wall in Elche is Three Storeys Tall By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanarbolism-green-wall-in-elche References: [ideasmodern](http://ideasmodern.com/ideas/the-urbanarbolism-green-wall-in-elche/) & [urbanarbolismo.es](http://www.urbanarbolismo.es/blog/) Alotting designated garden space in many [city environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green) is dirty business, but the Urbanarbolism green wall in Elche, Spain presents a prodigious solution. A measly foyer flower bed would not do for this office building, and a [three-storey gravity-defying garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-house) was literally built-up instead. Climbing up the core of the structure, the Urbanarbolism green wall in Elche is visible from offices on the first three floors through glass walls. The refreshing result of a collaboration with Paisajismo Urbano, this upended garden exploits bamboo, evergreens and ivy to optimize interior CO2 management for [passive air purification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vertical Gardens:** The trend of utilizing vertical gardens in urban environments presents disruptive innovation opportunities for urban design and architecture firms. - **Green Walls:** The emerging trend of implementing green walls in buildings creates opportunities for horticulture companies and interior design firms to provide sustainable and aesthetically pleasing solutions. - **Interior CO2 Management:** The focus on optimizing interior CO2 management through innovative solutions like the Urbanarbolism green wall opens up opportunities for environmental technology companies to develop advanced air purification systems. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Design and Architecture:** The urban design and architecture industry can leverage the trend of vertical gardens to create visually appealing and eco-friendly urban spaces. - **Horticulture:** The horticulture industry can capitalize on the demand for green walls by offering a variety of plants and installation services for businesses and homeowners. - **Environmental Technology:** The emerging need for improved interior CO2 management presents opportunities for environmental technology companies to develop innovative air purification systems for commercial and residential buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hydroponic-garden-tower.md)