'Agritecture' is an idea to make cities more self-sustaining (https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2019/feb/09/can-agritecture-make-cities-self-sufficient-in-pictures). It basically is an idea involving processes like hydroponics where food plants are grown within some of the buildings. There is scope for doing this and it would certainly reduce some of the food transportation costs (as well as, in some cases, using 'waste' heat). Of course, some of the required minerals, along with water and light would have to be transported to the sites. Its real benefits might well depend on what energy is used to provide the illumination that is needed for photosynthesis. Some of the contaminated city air might also be problematic.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 9 February 2019
More Than Just a Green Roof
'Agritecture' is an idea to make cities more self-sustaining (https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2019/feb/09/can-agritecture-make-cities-self-sufficient-in-pictures). It basically is an idea involving processes like hydroponics where food plants are grown within some of the buildings. There is scope for doing this and it would certainly reduce some of the food transportation costs (as well as, in some cases, using 'waste' heat). Of course, some of the required minerals, along with water and light would have to be transported to the sites. Its real benefits might well depend on what energy is used to provide the illumination that is needed for photosynthesis. Some of the contaminated city air might also be problematic.
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