Green Urban Living in Turin, Italy

The video explores sustainable urban development, focusing on the transformation of industrial areas into green spaces. It highlights the 25 Verde building in Turin, a vertical forest designed by Luciano Pia, which integrates nature into urban living. The video discusses the challenges and benefits of such projects, including reduced energy costs and improved quality of life for residents.

What is the primary goal of the world's largest cities in response to urbanization?

• To increase industrial development

• To integrate more vegetation into urban centers

• To expand transportation networks

• To build more skyscrapers

Who is the architect behind the 25 Verde project in Turin?

• Renzo Piano

• Zaha Hadid

• Luciano Pia

• Frank Gehry

What was the original site of the 25 Verde building?

• A historical museum

• An old automobile factory

• A public park

• A shopping mall

How many trees were integrated into the 25 Verde building?

• 250

• 200

• 150

• 100

What is a significant challenge faced by the 25 Verde building in terms of occupancy?

• Lack of amenities

• Limited public transport access

• High rental prices

• Poor location

What personal benefit did Walter and Alessandra find in living at 25 Verde?

• Proximity to schools

• Access to a vegetable garden

• Lower transportation costs

• More shopping options

How does the 25 Verde building help reduce energy consumption?

• By relying on wind energy

• Through an airtight outer envelope

• By using solar panels

• Through geothermal heating