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Green Interiors Trends From Around The World

There is not enough that can be said about the benefits of incorporating plants in interiors or Plantscaping. Integrating vegetation indoors serves many purposes whether practical, aesthetic or psychological. Although there are basic requirements for incorporating greenery into Homes, well thought out plant selections and placements are characteristically different across the world. By going over recent interior works, a few recurrent plantscaping design patterns arose, each reflective of distinctive climates, building styles and traditional building techniques.

While the type of the chosen plants varies depending on favorable conditions for growth and local availability, the main distinctions are related to the direct environment and display method in which the vegetation is set, as well as its intended purpose. While plants are there to offer mental wellness to some, they are essential for cooling to other or could even be meant for small scale farming.

Here are some of the plantscaping trends that were recurrent lately. Through these select examples we can note certain qualities that are common between diverse countries.

Touches of Green

Generally observed in countries across Europe, North America and some South American cities, this minimal intervention suggests the use of easy to maintain potted plants to highlight interior architectural or structural elements. Often placed in central household areas such as living rooms and kitchens these few touches of green provide comfort and visual engagement against raw material backdrops (concrete, wood and steel).

Building Between Party Walls in Hostafrancs / estudi08014

Spain

Lorimer Street Townhouse / Elizabeth Roberts Architecture and Design

United States

Apartment AMRA7 / Piratininga Arquitetos Associados + Bruno Rossi Arquitetos

Brazil

Expansion of Apartment in Brazil Building / Alvorada Arquitetos

Brazil

Vertical Greenery

Yearlong warm temperatures and constant humidity are key when it comes to South Asian and some South American plantscaping trends. The attention to passive ventilation and natural illumination techniques (Skylights) provides an opportunity for abundant greenery to grow in enclosed houses. These plants are necessary to mitigate the indoor temperature and purify the dusty air, with the added value of providing green recreational areas for the inhabitants. Native trees and shrubs flourish in this setting extending upwards.