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EUROPE IN BLOOM

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Greening urban space is necessary and beautiful. Over the last few years we’ve discovered spectacular examples of how environmentally smart innovation can make a lasting impact on cities through art. For example, on May 22nd the European Environmental Agency located in Copenhagen unveiled a new exterior facade, entitled Europe in Bloom, which features the silhouette of Europe created by plants growing along the front face.

As they describe: “Vertical gardens are not a new concept but their function has evolved. The ‘hanging gardens of Babylon’ might have been designed to produce more food and please the eye but today’s vertical gardens are also used to insulate buildings, absorb urban noise and reduce dust, thereby improving air quality. Vertical gardens enlarge the potential habitat for city dwelling animals. For non-urban species, they reduce the distances between ‘natural areas’, facilitating movement and increasing their chances of survival. To raise awareness about biodiversity in cities and the benefits it delivers, the EEA facade, overlooking one of the most prominent squares of Copenhagen, will be covered by 5,000 plants drawing a map of the European continent.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

Location European Environment Agency, Kongens Nytorv 6, DK – 1050 Copenhagen K, Denmark

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