Synthesis Review Observations – Wed. March 31
The Sai Ying Pun Wet Market proposal presented by Eun Jae, Colin and Galym was very comprehensive. Their overall success lies with their simple approach at the problems presented within the program and site. They have successfully achieved a complex idea in a simple form while adding details to provide sophisticated design elements. This being the last review before the final, the only areas that need tinkering are the details. Their grand schemes, gestures and ideas are well represented in drawing, design, and model.
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Periodical: CityLab
Thesis
Vertical production of food in cities through aquaponics provides a better strategy of urban farming to produce food closer to consumers.
Abstract
It is estimated that by the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth’s population will reside in urban centers. Applying conservative estimates to current population trends, the human demographic will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim. An estimated 109 hectares of new land (about 20% more land than is represented by the country of Brazil) will be needed to grow enough food to feed them, if traditional farming practices continue as they are practiced today. Continue reading Urban Food Jungle →
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