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URBAN - London's Famous Gherkin Building Goes Green - Literally

Under pressure from other more sustainable buildings popping up around the world, London's Gherkin Tower, designed by Norman Foster, has recently begun testing an innovative vegetated facade panel which promises to change the face of building design forever. This new "Green wall" product, known as the Core Hydraulic Integrated Arboury panel, promises to bring the benefits of green roofs to any exterior surface of any skyscraper.Read the rest of L ...

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http://inhabitat.com/gherkin-gets-a-green-roof

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