urban farming (60 articles)
studio precht proposes high-rises of vertical farms and modular homes
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the farmhouse by chris precht aims to reconnect city dwellers with food production as well as to promote a way of living with a lower environmental footprint.
the farmhouse by chris precht aims to reconnect city dwellers with food production as well as to promote a way of living with a lower environmental footprint.
the mizzle microgreen grower puts fresh produce in any kitchen
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when it comes to food, the topic of local supply chains is gaining momentum.
when it comes to food, the topic of local supply chains is gaining momentum.
'superfarm' by studio NAB proposes a vertical farm concept to combat land shortage
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the 6 storey proposal is designed to gain the maximum total floor area with minimum impact on the site.
the 6 storey proposal is designed to gain the maximum total floor area with minimum impact on the site.
dmvA suspends greenhouse for urban farming over steel rods in belgium
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by hanging the structure up in the air, dmvA found a solution to the lack of illumination, ensuring brightness.
by hanging the structure up in the air, dmvA found a solution to the lack of illumination, ensuring brightness.
world's first floating farm houses cows in hurricane-resilient structure
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the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
greenbelly project uses sun, rain, and organic waste to grow vegetable gardens on blind city walls
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with a simple scaffolding structure, residents can grow food on the various horizontal platforms along the wall, where nothing is wasted.
with a simple scaffolding structure, residents can grow food on the various horizontal platforms along the wall, where nothing is wasted.
vincent callebaut proposes 3D-printing 'farming bridges' to regenerate war-torn mosul
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the stacked housing units are covered with urban farms, guaranteeing food autonomy to inhabitants and excellent thermal inertia to the built environment.
the stacked housing units are covered with urban farms, guaranteeing food autonomy to inhabitants and excellent thermal inertia to the built environment.
TLS landscape architecture wins sanlin bund ecological park competition in shanghai
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new and proposed canals as well as seasonal streams and ponds are laced throughout the park to create a massive bio-filtering response to the governments’ call for a 'sponge »
new and proposed canals as well as seasonal streams and ponds are laced throughout the park to create a massive bio-filtering response to the governments’ call for a 'sponge city'.
SPACE10's algae dome produces 'the supercrop of the future'
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the scheme – developed by IKEA’s external future-living lab – incorporates 320 meters of coiled tubing, through which emerald green microalgae is able to flow.
the scheme – developed by IKEA’s external future-living lab – incorporates 320 meters of coiled tubing, through which emerald green microalgae is able to flow.
NUDES' eco-machine integrates housing components and nature to improve the quality of life
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the eco-machine critiques existing archetypes for super dense urban housing in developing countries by actuating an effective eco-mechanic assembly integrating housing, health, »
the eco-machine critiques existing archetypes for super dense urban housing in developing countries by actuating an effective eco-mechanic assembly integrating housing, health, urban farming, sustainability and community space.
solar-powered bike farm by people's industrial design office tours the streets of seoul
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inspired by bike sharing schemes, the frame of the 'farm' allows different bicycles to slot into the device.
inspired by bike sharing schemes, the frame of the 'farm' allows different bicycles to slot into the device.
the 'ekofarmer' by exsilio oy is a pop-up urban farm for city streets
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the ekofarmer is a 13-meter long urban farming module that can pop-up to bring the benefits of farming to busy cities
the ekofarmer is a 13-meter long urban farming module that can pop-up to bring the benefits of farming to busy cities
'swale' is a floating farm that encourages new yorkers to eat fresh produce
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this summer the initiative is partnering with a cider company to transform the barge into a floating apple orchard.
this summer the initiative is partnering with a cider company to transform the barge into a floating apple orchard.
the spacepot hydroponic planter brings NASA grade farming to your kitchen
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reforming space-grade science into an elegant kitchen planter called a 'spacepot', futurefarms have set out to downsize the extraterrestrial farming technique into an elegant »
reforming space-grade science into an elegant kitchen planter called a 'spacepot', futurefarms have set out to downsize the extraterrestrial farming technique into an elegant tabletop planter.
the growroom: IKEA's innovation lab open sources flat-pack garden
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the structure enables people to grow their own food in a local and sustainable manner.
the structure enables people to grow their own food in a local and sustainable manner.
SPACE10 plants spherical, inhabitable 'growroom' in copenhagen
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designed with architects mads-ulrik husum and sine lindholm, the multi-sensory pavilion aims to bring nature back into our cities.
designed with architects mads-ulrik husum and sine lindholm, the multi-sensory pavilion aims to bring nature back into our cities.
archstudio realizes 6000 sqm organic farmhouse in tangshan, china
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the final design reflects a magnified version of traditional courtyard houses.
the final design reflects a magnified version of traditional courtyard houses.
urban farming: a look at new york's communal gardening movement
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with a plethora of new residential developments taking place in the city, we take a look at three projects that incorporate DIY gardens.
with a plethora of new residential developments taking place in the city, we take a look at three projects that incorporate DIY gardens.
BART//BRATKE & studioDE design off-shore water purification vessel
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developed specifically for the LA region, the scheme's methodology has implications for any area experiencing sustained drought, natural disaster, or otherwise.
developed specifically for the LA region, the scheme's methodology has implications for any area experiencing sustained drought, natural disaster, or otherwise.
staten island urby includes new york's first residential urban farm
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located on the north shore waterfront, the development includes a total of 900 apartments and 35,000 square feet of commercial space.
located on the north shore waterfront, the development includes a total of 900 apartments and 35,000 square feet of commercial space.
sprouts cultivation made simple with grow farming system by malgorzata blachnicka
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a domed-cylinder and base, the micro-greenhouse sustains proper temperature and humidity, as well as integrates watering, to optimize sprouts growth.
a domed-cylinder and base, the micro-greenhouse sustains proper temperature and humidity, as well as integrates watering, to optimize sprouts growth.
ilimelgo's vertical farm introduces urban agriculture in grand paris
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the proposal represents an opportunity to provide the inhabitants with local fresh food subsequently improving nutrition.
the proposal represents an opportunity to provide the inhabitants with local fresh food subsequently improving nutrition.
ABF lab guides food farm tower in romainville, france towards the sun
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the project proposes an infinity of scenarios to be developed with local associations, promoting the city of romainville.
the project proposes an infinity of scenarios to be developed with local associations, promoting the city of romainville.
bartlett architecture students construct movable garden in central london
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named the 'skip garden', the project comprises seven new structures, each individually designed to provide a variety of educational and entertainment spaces.
named the 'skip garden', the project comprises seven new structures, each individually designed to provide a variety of educational and entertainment spaces.
agnes denes plants a 5 hectare wheatfield amongst milan's porta nuova skyscrapers
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the open space -- positioned in the middle of skyscrapers and futuristic buildings of milan's quickly developing skyline -- was planted using 15,500 cubic meters of soil, 1250 kg »
the open space -- positioned in the middle of skyscrapers and futuristic buildings of milan's quickly developing skyline -- was planted using 15,500 cubic meters of soil, 1250 kg of odisseo variety seed and 5000 kg of fertilizer.
42,000 square feet urban farm created on new york rooftop
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nearly 1,000,000 pounds of soil were transplanted to the roof as part of a total renovation of the 300,000 square feet building in long island city, new york.
nearly 1,000,000 pounds of soil were transplanted to the roof as part of a total renovation of the 300,000 square feet building in long island city, new york.
china paves the way for a new definition of urban farming
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in an age of exponential population growth and the constant transition of our cities, china is forced to reconfigure the relationship between agricultural and urban.
in an age of exponential population growth and the constant transition of our cities, china is forced to reconfigure the relationship between agricultural and urban.
conceptual devices unveils farm-x modular vertical farm
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the facility is able to grow up to five tons of fresh food per day in its 1000m2 area using specific hydroponic farming techniques and full climate-control.
the facility is able to grow up to five tons of fresh food per day in its 1000m2 area using specific hydroponic farming techniques and full climate-control.
