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These buildings are known as the Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, in Milan, Italy. Designed by architect Stefano Boeri, these towers were completed in 2014 and have since become a symbol of sustainable residential projects. The concept behind the Vertical Forest is to create a “living” building, one that contributes to the environment by hosting a wide range of trees and plants on the balconies of the residential units. These plants not only improve air quality and reduce urban heat, but they also provide residents with a unique green space and enhance biodiversity by creating a habitat for birds and insects. The design represents a blend of urban living with nature, pioneering a new kind of architectural biodiversity within a dense city environment.