- China has become a hotspot for the ‘vertical forest’ building concept, says design firm that pioneered the idea: Project in Nanjing will be the third prototype of the urban forest concept, and the first in Asia, says architectural firm Stefano Boeri Architetti. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/2176303/china-has-become-hotspot-vertical-forest-building-concept-says-design-firm 22 comments worldnews
- France's first vertical forest tower to be covered in 2,000 trees: Italian architecture firm Stefano Boeri Architetti, famous for its "Vertical forests" around the world is now bringing its concept to Paris, France. The project is called Forêt Blanche and Balcon sur Paris. http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/environment/france-s-first-vertical-forest-tower-to-be-covered-in-2-000-trees/article/506144 33 comments worldnews