9 breathtaking rooftop gardens around the world

by **alleyrose** Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:27 am

Rooftop gardens are not only a great way to combat air pollution, global warming and foster peace of mind in the city – they’re also beautiful. Take a look at these majestic rooftop greeneries from around the globe.

Productive urban green spaces are an inevitable and exciting part of the future of the world’s cities. Urban areas need green space not only for food and combating air pollution, but also to revitalise community life. Take a look at these gardens revolutionising city life around the world.
1. Kensington Roof Gardens, London, UK
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Image via Business Insider
2. Parkroyal Hotel, Singapore
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Images via Decoist
3. Mill Valley Cabins, California, USA
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Images © Joe Fletcher via GBlog
4. Green Intercontinental Resort in Sanya, Hainan, China
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5. Chelsea, New York City, USA
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Images © Sotheby’s via Home DSGN
6. Waldspirale, Germany
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7. Chicago City Hall, USA
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Photo via Wicker Furniture on Flikr
8. Acros Fukuoka building, Japan
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Photo via greenroofs.com
9. Beirut Wonder Forest, Lebanon
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Alas, this is just a digital design by Studio Invisible. Is this what the future of the world’s big cities looks like?

Well they may be fake but they are still awesome to look at!

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