Category Archives: Hydroponics

High density high tech urban ag coming on strong

Posted on June 4, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

High density high tech urban ag is a growing solution to the problems of accessing fresh food year-round, with minimal water and waste. Think 5-mile diet.

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Eat Up: Getting high with local food

Posted on March 27, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

Rooftop growing is exploding everywhere. Some cities now allow owners to exceed height restrictions if they’re growing food on their roofs. Many of these are hydroponic, as in Vancouver’s Alterrus rooftop greenhouse on the unused top floor of a downtown … Continue reading →

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“Vegetative tower” with shared kitchen promised

Posted on February 25, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

“Vegetative tower” with shared kitchen, vertical farm has been proposed in a 100-storey NYC tower plan. Believe it when it’s built. There are so many fanciful ag tower projects out there, but almost none getting built or actually performing as … Continue reading →

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NYC Agrictecture housing project merges hydroponics and new residences

Posted on February 24, 2013 by urbanfoodrevolution

This New York City Agrictecture housing project is the first example of commercial hydroponic agriculture integrated into a new affordable housing complex.      

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