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Nitram

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15. We saw quite a few green buildings and green walls in Taiwan.
Sat Jun 2, 2018, 04:29 PM
Jun 2018

It is much easier to grow stuff year round in a tropical or semi-tropical climate.

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I've seen this in several Mexican cities recently Sailor65x1 Jun 2018 #1
A little more background info for the people Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #3
That's not kudzu, is it? Ohiogal Jun 2018 #2
I don't believe so Ohiogal, here is a little more info Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #4
Creating a better environment AND jobs. What a fantastic idea. suffragette Jun 2018 #19
Thank you suffragette Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #20
Imagine once the orchids bloom. What a contrast from grey concrete. Add the pride in a job well suffragette Jun 2018 #21
I totally agree, great beautification, diminishing the impact of concrete heat islands, Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #22
Entirely agree. Sustainable environment and jobs. Also, enhances and connects with unique culture suffragette Jun 2018 #23
That's beautiful suffragette Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #24
It's wonderful when beauty and utility embrace. We need more of it in this world. suffragette Jun 2018 #25
China is building vertical garden buildings -- RandomAccess Jun 2018 #5
I agree RandomAccess, it is a terrific idea, this is also taking hold in India Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #6
What a great idea. procon Jun 2018 #7
Yes procon and it also has the added benefit of reducing noise levels and stress. Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #8
I'm just wondering if all this growth could damage the concrete that it's growing on. YOHABLO Jun 2018 #9
Check out the 33 second mark of the video YOHABLO Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #10
Excellent ! No concrete problem there. YOHABLO Jun 2018 #14
Green Jobs shadowmayor Jun 2018 #11
Excellent idea and thread. Duppers Jun 2018 #12
Thank you Duppers Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #13
We saw quite a few green buildings and green walls in Taiwan. Nitram Jun 2018 #15
I was there for a few days Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #16
I feel sorry for the plants BadGimp Jun 2018 #17
Don't. Plants are just waiting in place for civilization to crash and they'll take over immediately. Nitram Jun 2018 #18
Thanks Uncle, saidsimplesimon Jun 2018 #26
Thank you saidsimplesimon Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #27
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