Hydroponics On Your Windows: Cool, Efficient Vertical Farming

Many of us still jump to conclusions when we hear "hydroponics" and New York Sun Works wants to change that. The organization is known internationally for its Science Barge on the Hudson River, which showcases sustainable agricultural practices for the public. But the barge is actually part of a larger plan to integrate hydroponics into building planning and design. During a summer when droughts are hitting Americans across the country and municipalities are limiting water use, hydroponics is an idea whose time has come.

Architects and planners, take note. Several months ago, New York Sun Works got together with architecture firm Kiss + Cathcart and reimagined the greenhouse.

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Comments

[maddie0001]

much more practical - http://tuzar.com/hydro/quigg/

You could do this on high rise balconies using products that actually exist. The article references things that haven't been invented yet.

[ImmanuelGoldstein]

I don't know what you mean, this looks like just a novel way of placing an NFT (nutrient film system) hydro system is all. All this stuff is already invented actually.