Wasserwald

Lea Bernhard | Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach

Extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and increasingly intense periods of drought are occurring more and more frequently. In cities, this precarious situation is exacerbated by extensive soil sealing. The ‘water forest’ counteracts this problem by collecting rain and storing it for plant irrigation. Each tree in the ‘water forest’ can absorb up to 2,400 litres of water, which can be used for the surrounding vegetation. The forest also provides a pleasant place to spend time and invites people to linger.

Nominated 2024 in the category »Nachwuchs«