‘first local commercial vertical farms’ by sky greens, singapore image © MNDsingapore

the worlds first ‘commercial vertical farms’ by local practice sky greens in singapore are beginning to change the way we buy produce at the store. the light-weight aluminum frame pyramid structures hold a series of trays that grow several types of vegetables. a light skin of glass and metal acts as a greenhouse for optimum growing conditions. the stepped nature of the towers ensure that every trough gets equal and plentiful amounts of light as they rotate around the triangular frame. the new method takes up less space and boasts an efficient and minimal amount of electricity and water. there are currently 120 farms, but it is hoped that there will be 300 by next year, increasing crop yield from 0.5 tons to two tons with the hopes to increase the percentage of food grown locally in singapore.

first commercial vertical farms in singapore higher density in a controlled environment provides higher yields image © MNDsingapore

first commercial vertical farms in singapore troughs rotate around on a low energy track to get equal amounts of light image © MNDsingapore

first commercial vertical farms in singapore a glass envelope wraps the towers to create a  greenhouse image via

first commercial vertical farms in singapore minister mah bow tan visits the farms growing chinese cabbage image © MNDsingapore

first commercial vertical farms in singapore angled aluminum structure image © sky greens

first commercial vertical farms in singapore image © sky greens