Life On High: the Renaissance of Rooftop Spaces is Here to Stay

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Though seemingly opposite environments, cities are a lot like rainforests. At ground level, the world is dank, dark, and full of predators. Inhabitants seeking fresh air, sunshine, and privacy have only one direction to go: up.

So in the urban jungle, it’s only natural to build a “canopy” in the form of rooftop architecture. The popularity of rooftop amenities across residential, commercial, hospitality, and even health-care projects shows that’s exactly what’s happening.

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Cite: Matt Alderton. "Life On High: the Renaissance of Rooftop Spaces is Here to Stay" 18 Dec 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/907960/life-on-high-the-renaissance-of-rooftop-spaces-is-here-to-stay> ISSN 0719-8884

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