The urban Middle East is perhaps better known for its dusty cities than for its flora. But Lebanese design and technology company Green Studios is carving out a garden empire one building at a time thanks to a patented technology that allows vegetation to grow on walls and on rooftops under regional climate conditions. Since they founded the company in Lebanon in 2009, their concept has begun to take root in the Middle East and North Africa region, and they have plans to bring their gardens across the Atlantic. [pullquote]in their system, plants can survive without water for up to three days in harsh environments such as deserts, and as much as a week in milder environments.[/pullquote] Into the foliage In hot climates such as the Gulf, growing greenery is tough business. With the brutal heat necessitating an abundant supply of water in order for plants to survive, growing a
