Every year, France uses 66,600 tonnes of plant protection pesticides for its agriculture and produces 4.5 million tonnes of plastics, of which only 22 percent are recycled. Almost 48,000 deaths are attributed to fine particle pollution and automobile activity, and the planet is still expected to endure. In such grave situations, urban developments have become subject to new ecological criteria that focus on finding biodiverse solutions for both the public and private sectors.

In compliance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030 that aims to find eco-responsible urban solutions, Studio NAB has created Car Parks 2.0.

To transform the carpark into an ecological site, the design studio converted the sterile coated soils into autonomous greenspaces, recycling the asphalt areas into natural terrains that reintroduce biodiversity. Designated areas in the proposed project are transformed into an agri-food sector, giving people the ability to rent or sell gardening spaces to buy and produce ‘zero-packaging’ fruits and vegetables.

The project ensures eco-responsibility by introducing sustainable means throughout the site. The hypermarket and parking are powered by solar panels installed onsite. The surplus of energy produced is resold to the neighbouring houses, generating an additional income and providing the parking’s neighbourhood with sustainable energy. 

Rainwater is recovered and filtered in the natural ground, and organic waste is recycled.

Via ArchDaily | Images © Studio NAB