Ella Cole surveys three studios that are letting nature take over, with the results benefitting the biodiversity of our cities and humans who live in them.
The fund will encourage more greening in the city, including trees, parks, green walls, roofs and façades and stormwater projects – the most effective way to protect us against extreme heat.
The Parramatta Civic Link proposal by SJB and Aspect Studios features a 500m park running linearly across the north-south axis and cutting through the CBD.
Ian Barker Gardens has designed a delightful rooftop garden for automotive software company Pentana Solutions, complete with a giant chess set, a feature car and a sea of plants which provide warm colours and interesting textures throughout the seasons.