by Sahib- Feed Hunger Now | Nov 16, 2014 | Urban AGRI-TECTURE
Eco Factor: Sustainable housing project powered by PV modules. Magnusson Architects have proposed a new 6.5 story housing complex featuring 40 rental units for New York. The sustainable building will integrate passive solar heating with daylight design to minimize...
by Sahib- Feed Hunger Now | Nov 16, 2014 | Urban AGRI-TECTURE
An experiment in self-sufficiency will transform a previously derelict Manchester printworks according to so-called vertical urban farming techniques Future homes and workplaces are set to be transformed into complex food production systems becoming...
by Sahib- Feed Hunger Now | Nov 16, 2014 | Urban AGRI-TECTURE
The UN estimates that 50% of the population in China are going to reside in cities by 2010. This massive urbanization can potentially fragment communities, severely deplete natural resources, lead to considerable unemployment, undermine existing traditions, and...
by Sahib- Feed Hunger Now | Nov 16, 2014 | Urban AGRI-TECTURE
WHY? Rapidly Changing Population Habitat Patterns – major shift from Rural to Urban Ever increasing energy costs – resulting in increased food transportation costs Provide some level of Food Security by being able to grow locally – average miles food travels is 1,200...
