Bringing green facades to Toronto’s tall buildings
We wanted to deviate from the blue/grey landscape of Toronto’s towers. Incorporating more greenery on buildings is a distinct desire expressed by the public. So, we asked ourselves: How do we create a building that gives us the option to grow plants despite the challenges of wind effects in higher floors?
We propose using recessed balconies and screens with alternating patterns to create a dynamic, rich façade. Many of the screen panels on the tower are moveable, giving residents the ability to better control how much sunlight gets into their units.