An engineer in Bengaluru is making headlines after turning his terrace into a mini forest. Venkataraman, a mechanical engineer based in the Karnataka capital, transformed his rooftop into a green space
filled with trees and plants.
In a video now going viral, he can be seen discussing his lush green mini-forest, spread over three floors-style structures on the roof. “This is a small place…600 square feet. I wanted to build a forest, so we have more than 100 varieties of plants here,” he explained in the clip.
His building can be spotted on the stretch between Srirampura and Malleswaram metro stations, drawing attention from daily commuters and residents alike. “Though it’s a small place, we have three levels,” he explained, showing plants like coffee and chiku, citron at the lowest level.
This mechanical engineer in Bengaluru turned his terrace into a full mini forest. In a city filled with concrete, this kind of dedication feels rare.
Temple, Relaxing Swing Placed Amid Forest
The video shows a second level, built about four feet higher, where Venkataraman has grown several plant varieties, including banana, red banana, flat beans, curry leaves and potter plants. In the video, he explains that his amla tree has grown nearly 20 feet tall from the ground level.
“I have created a small temple here, so that I can always create a Abhisheka here….and all the water will then eventually irrigate the entire garden,” he added.
The garden also features a stingless beehive and a swing. Towards the end of the video, Venkataraman called the swing the most relaxing spot in his terrace forest.
Praising his efforts, many people shared messages of appreciation on social media.
“You need real passion to grow plants. Nothing beats homegrown food: fresher, hygienic, and you control what’s sprayed (or don’t spray at all),” a user posted.
Some Users Concerned About Structure
However, some social media users raised concerns about how such a garden affects the building’s strength. They questioned whether the weight of plants could damage the structure and wondered how large trees grow so easily without natural ground soil.
“How does rooting of such large trees (20 feet) sustain in pots or containers? If it’s growing on soil/growing medium spread on the roof, don’t the roots affect the building structure?” a user commented on the video.
A few other users also expressed similar reactions, wondering if the trees affect the roof of the building.
