By gum, that’s a big tree house

A tree-covered apartment building planned for Brisbane is hoped to put the river city on the map alongside some of the world’s greenest destinations.

One of Australia’s most awarded developers have lodged a development application with Brisbane City Council for the greenest residential building in the world.

A tree-covered apartment building planned for Brisbane is hoped to put the river city on the world map alongside some of the world’s greenest destinations.

Aria Property Group’s “The Urban Forest” is poised to become the one of the `greenest residential buildings in the world in the most literal sense, with the entirety of the building covered with thousands of plants and more than 1000 established trees.

One of Australia’s most awarded developers and a globally acclaimed architect have joined forces tolodge a development application with Brisbane City Council for the greenest residential building inthe world labelled “The Urban Forest”.

One of Australia’s most awarded developers and a globally acclaimed architect have joined forces tolodge a development application with Brisbane City Council for the greenest residential building inthe world labelled “The Urban Forest”.

Designed by internationally renowned architect Koichi Takada, the 30-storey premium apartment tower planned for the growing South Brisbane lifestyle precinct will have a five-star green rating and be equivalent to taking more than 150 cars off the road each year.

Aria development manager Michael Hurley said the design was inspired by the green construction principles of Singapore and some of the world-leading green buildings, such as Milan’s Bosco Verticale.

Aria Property Group's residential development director Michael Hurley outside a potential eco-residential building in South Brisbane. Picture: Glenn Hunt

“In time we want Brisbane to be mentioned in the same breath as Singapore as a global leader in green buildings and sustainability,” Mr Hurley said.

Brisbane has been taking strides towards becoming a more sustainable city over the past decade. As the largest council in Australia, covering more than 190 suburbs and three million residents, Brisbane City Council has made several infrastructure and policy announcements in recent months to reduce emissions and become cleaner and greener.

One of Australia’s most awarded developers and a globally acclaimed architect have joined forces tolodge a development application with Brisbane City Council for the greenest residential building inthe world labelled “The Urban Forest”.

A new incentive scheme to ­encourage green development was introduced in the city’s budget two weeks ago, offering a ­reduction in fees if sustainability targets are met.

Deputy mayor and city planning chair Krista Adams welcomed residential projects to complement local infrastructure, including the five pedestrian and cyclist bridges promised for the city earlier this year.

One of Australia’s most awarded developers and a globally acclaimed architect have joined forces tolodge a development application with Brisbane City Council for the greenest residential building inthe world labelled “The Urban Forest”.

“With over 300 days of sunshine a year, our city is the perfect environment for these types of new developments, and we have already seen a number of successful developments which reflect our outdoor lifestyle and fit into the character of our neighbourhoods,” Ms Adams said.

The development application for The Urban Forest was lodged this week and will go to a community consultation period before the council makes a decision towards the end of the year.