Flower Power Tower

The study asks how a high-rise residential envelope could be easier to inspect, maintain and adapt while improving environmental performance and the experience of living in the building.

Biophilic balconies are being explored as more than amenity space. The research considers whether they can also contribute to maintenance access, solar shading and the relationship between residents and the external envelope.

Areas under investigation include building-integrated photovoltaics, central service zones, accessible roof and gutter arrangements, glazing, orientation and low-energy building systems. These are research directions rather than validated design claims.

The work considers practical viability, durability, adaptability and whole-life cost alongside resident and maintenance-team experience. The point is to test how the ideas perform as a joined-up building strategy, not as an isolated feature list.