The website topos has published an article titled Beating the Heat with Plants: Urban Gardening in Cities, dedicated to various urban forestry strategies as an effective solution to tackle the growing issue of heat in cities, highlighting Boeri Studio’s Bosco Verticale as a prime example.
Urban areas are often affected by the urban heat island effect, where temperatures are higher than in rural regions. This phenomenon is caused by dense construction and the impermeabilization of surfaces, which reduces the natural cooling effect of vegetation.
By integrating green spaces into urban areas, it is possible to improve microclimates, enhance air quality, and achieve cooling effects. Technical approaches such as vertical forests, green roofs, and sustainable irrigation systems play a crucial role in this transformation, acting as a natural and sustainable cooling component.
In this context, the article references several international projects, including High Line Park in New York, Prinzessinnengärten in Berlin, and Bosco Verticale in Milan, inaugurated in 2014 in the Porta Nuova district.
“These two residential towers are covered with over 900 trees, as well as numerous shrubs and plants. These vertical forests improve air quality, provide habitats for birds and insects, and contribute to temperature regulation.”
To read the full article: https://toposmagazine.com/urban-gardening/