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In Portland, growing vertical

This New York Times article from January 31 documents a variation on the urban garden, one that will climb 200 feet up the side of a federal government office building downtown. It will use 60% less energy than comparable buildings, saving $280,000 per year. Renovation of the building will cost $133 million.

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