8 Tallet

Via Inhabitat: " 8 Tallet (or 8 House), a progressive apartment complex that is a small neighborhood in itself. The idea is that localizing services for residences — something large, dense cities take for granted — can be incorporated in new developments from the start. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the complex features a gorgeous green roof, is oriented to make the most of available daylight..."




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I'm struck by the steepness of these vegetated roofs, yet wonder why the other flat roofs don't have green roofs as well. It seems mostly an aesthetic gesture towards to surrounding community, as there isn't really much visual connection between the complex and the green roof.


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A closer look reveals some sub-surface baffles to hold the soil and plants on the slope, in essence dividing the large spaces into smaller modules. It's definitely extensive sedum coverage as well, which is also bursting red (due to heat/low-water) and patchy in places. Will be interesting to see how this one holds up long-term.

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