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Why Green Skyscrapers are a Terrible Idea – Adam Something (www.youtube.com)
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“Because green skyscrapers and high-rises are a bullshit non-solution to serious systemic problems.”

“But if you want greenery on a building nonetheless, do I have an idea for you – a portable, modular, scalable solution called ‘potted plants on your balcony’.”

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 28 points 9 months ago (24 children)

I just like the idea. It don't solve anything. However more greenery is better than less.

Sucks up pollution. Hells with depression. Hells with pollinators and bugs. Can't really see a downside

[–] DessertStorms@kbin.social 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (23 children)

Can’t really see a downside

The downside is almost certainly structural (significant weight as well as moisture, and a need for long term structural integrity and safety, likely don't pair well. Especially not when the people doing the building are looking for cost effectiveness).

[–] Nighed@sffa.community 2 points 9 months ago

For now, if richish people want to pay for it in their flat, go for it. (It would be interesting to see the carbon cost of the extra materials though!) They can pay for the building and maintenance, and everyone else gets a cool building to look at.

The hopefully the kinks get worked out and it can be done cheaper on other buildings.

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