Grow new plants that…

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  • ...are fast growing.
  • ...are long lived (including high tolerance or widely adapted species).
  • ...have a longer growing season in the region.
  • ...are high density like bamboo (where appropriate and not invasive).

Case Study

At Suzhou International Expo Center Plaza, SWA Group chose to use a fast-growing plant—native bamboo—planted in dense stands to create rooms in contrast to the large plaza. As the 20’ tall plants are not held up a natural forest context, they are braced with a 2’x2’ grid of bamboo stalks 5’ high.

Case Study for 2.2.3

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