Thai architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom is using the tools of landscape architecture to tackle climate change. Among her designs is Asia's largest rooftop farm, Siam Green Sky, inspired by Thailand's rice terraces and traditional farming practices.
Thai architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom is using the tools of landscape architecture to tackle climate change. Among her designs is Asia's largest rooftop farm, Siam Green Sky, inspired by Thailand's rice terraces and traditional farming practices.
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Siam Green Sky recycles food waste from restaurants in the building below and uses it as plant fertilizer to grow vegetables and rice.
Siam Green Sky recycles food waste from restaurants in the building below and uses it as plant fertilizer to grow vegetables and rice.
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Voraakhom has created a vibrant skyline park on a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok.
Voraakhom has created a vibrant skyline park on a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok.
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Centenary Park in Bangkok stores large amounts of rainwater and prevents surrounding areas from flooding.
Centenary Park in Bangkok stores large amounts of rainwater and prevents surrounding areas from flooding.
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Centenary Park can hold up to one million gallons of water.
Centenary Park can hold up to one million gallons of water.
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Built on an incline, Centenary Park in Bangkok directs runoff water through sloped gardens and artificial wetlands.
Built on an incline, Centenary Park in Bangkok directs runoff water through sloped gardens and artificial wetlands.
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The Chong Nonsi Canal Park has added greenery to Bangkok's built-up city center.
The Chong Nonsi Canal Park has added greenery to Bangkok's built-up city center.
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Voraakhom has transformed Chong Nonsi from a smelly canal in Bangkok's financial district to a vibrant park.
Voraakhom has transformed Chong Nonsi from a smelly canal in Bangkok's financial district to a vibrant park.
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