As 2024 comes to a close, what better way to spend a little time than checking out really cool and important living green architecture projects from around the world? What trends were popular in 2024?
As I promised, here is Greenroofs.com 2024 Top 10 list of hot trends in vibrant green architecture: Climate protection drives design Video!
I hope you enjoyed my 18th edition of Greenroofs.com's Top 10 List for 2024! To check, here is the list for 2024 with some representative project screenshots:
10) Custom “boutique” green roofs and green walls
for living roof and wall projects that are just too unique to fit into another category:
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9) Rebuilding for a Future-Proof Planet: Ethics of Resistance
The earth knows no political borders – but unfortunately cultures do:
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8) Town partnerships that take the green route
Collaboration to promote local sustainability:
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7) Redefining life with biophilia: integrating structure and function
By imitating and merging with nature, architecture can inspire a building's future:
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6) Gasometers transform into living centers of holistic design
Why do relics of a city's industrial past change at all?:
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5) Work next to nature: Inspire employees to feel at home
Promoting healthy relationships with nature makes everyone happy:
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4) Cracked & Vegetated & Mountain-Inspired: Bring the outside in
Architects combine artistry and biophilia with a little fresh air:
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3) Parkland and green corridors via public domain
Connecting and harmonizing community and nature:
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2) From sponge walkways to water plazas and sponge parks: sponge infrastructure at every scale
Look for torrential rain-resistant, flood-resistant systems that are just the right size:
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1) Urban renewal through intelligent and sustainable (re)generative design
The development of creative treatment methods for reuse makes ecological and economic sense:
Here are some of the sources of inspiration and resources I used in my exploration of the world of living green architecture to bring you the latest and greatest from the world of green infrastructure:
A look at the top 10 list for 2025: Warsaw in March
Greenroofs.com has already started compiling options for next year's 2025 Hot List. Would you like to present one of your own projects or even just one of your favorite projects in 2025? Well, we need to know first!
If you would like to propose a spectacular and impactful project to be highlighted for 2025, we are always open. So please let us know which designers and developments you would like to include. Add us to your media distribution or newsletter list. You can also reach me anytime at linda@greenroofs.com and (770) 772-7334 and (888) 477-1326.
At the invitation of Dr. Marta Weber from the Polish Green Roof Association (PSDZ) you can see me on March 21, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. We are becoming media partners of the PSDZ for the first time and I am presenting this year’s “2024 Top 10 List of Hot Trends in Living Green Architecture: Climate Action Drives Design”. + a look into 2025” on Greening modern cities. The event will take place at Hotel Sound Garden in Warsaw and will also be available online – more information to follow.
Stay connected in 2025
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I hope to see you soon somewhere in the world of living green architecture in 2025 and wish you a healthy, prosperous and green New Year!
Love the earth, plant a roof (or wall)!
By Linda S. Velazquez, ASLA, LEED AP, GRP
Editor of Greenroofs.com and Director of Sky Gardens Studio