ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The Green Ark embodies an innovation in the world of construction , creating a place where sustainability and aesthetics intertwine harmoniously .
installed at the Green Ark include an irrigation system that recycles rainwater that falls on the building , while energy consumption has been halved in comparison to the old greenhouse facilities .
Creating a place to conserve and research vulnerable species , the Green Ark will also act as learning hub , educating the Meise Botanic Garden ’ s 240,000 annual visitors of the ever-increasing threat that climate change poses to the planet ’ s biodiversity and the innovations in place to protect the environment for future generations .
The design and construction of the Green Ark is the result of a collaboration between various groups working in alliance with the Meise Botanic Garden and the Flemish Government , including De Keyser Wood Industry , NU Architectuur Atelier , Archipelago Architects , Mouton and Van Poppel .
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