Floating Green 2

A new proposal via Dezeen: "Dutch architect Anne Holtrop has collaborated with green technology firm Studio Noach and botanist Patrick Blanc to propose an artificial floating island containing gardens and a spa... The floating gardens / Spa Wellness Amsterdam project would contain baths and treatment rooms on the inside while the outside would be covered with hydroponic greenery."




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As mentioned in the text, the structural armature can be relatively light, as Blancs form of greening using hydroponic techniques (soil-less) that require minimal structural capacity. From Dezeen: "Patrick Blanc who designs his Living Walls all over the world explains: “Do plants really need soil? No, … Earth is no more than a tool. Just water containing minerals and nutrients, along with common daylight and carbon dioxide are necessary for plants to make photosynthesis possible. ”"


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Read and see more at the great full post over at Dezeen.