# Folding Vertical Gardens The Wyatt Federal Building's $135 Million Remodel By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyatt-federal-building References: [theenvironmentalblog.org](http://www.theenvironmentalblog.org/2010/11/portland-federal-building-green-makeover/) & [serapdx](http://www.serapdx.com/) Although I have come across my fair share of [vertical gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation), none of them can compare to the [Wyatt Federal Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyatt-builds) in Portland, Oregon. Boasting a unique design, it is an impressive 18 storeys high. Designed by SERA Architects, the Wyatt Federal Building is undergoing a $135 million green reconstruction, thanks to federal stimulus funds. Oh, and those 'folds?' Just call them '[vegetated fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower).' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vertical Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technology systems to create more efficient and sustainable vertical gardens. - **Green Reconstruction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new methods and materials for eco-friendly building renovations and reconstructions. - **Vegetated Fins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating plant life into architectural design through innovative and visually appealing 'vegetated fins.' ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable solutions into architectural practices, such as vertical gardens and eco-friendly building reconstructions. - **Urban Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and methods to enhance vertical gardening systems, increasing the potential for urban agriculture. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the construction industry by integrating green building practices and sustainable materials for renovations and reconstructions. ## 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) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Adaptive Reuse Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyatt-builds.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md)