At the center of Milan stands a landmark of sustainable architecture: the Bosco Verticale, or “Vertical Forest.” The two residential towers host more than 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and around 11,000 plants integrated directly into their façades. Designed by architect Stefano Boeri, the project was created to counter urban air pollution and strengthen biodiversity within the city. The dense vegetation absorbs an estimated 30 tons of carbon dioxide each year while producing oxygen, effectively turn