I have this obsession with integrating nature into designs. Often times it is not a theme I get to work with but, it doesn't stop my curious mind from exploring. Just imagine cities like Denver (current home), going green by adding garden roof tops or tiers to the side of their skyscrapers much like the images below.
Although these ideas are probably in the distant future I believe it would make a great global impact to focus more on how we live as one with our surrounding environments.
Maybe some day, instead of choosing the perfectly manicured lawn we start allowing native plants to be showcased. We will build around trees instead of tearing them down and replanting, just to fit them into our ideal design. In areas of low flood risk we will build underground dwellings allowing the roof tops to be the natural landscape.
But, for now, below is some practical inspiration to get closer to nature in your own home.
