Results for tag: "Agritecture"

Agritecture, a portmanteau of "agriculture" and "architecture," refers to the practice of designing and constructing spaces that incorporate farming into the built environment. It is often associated with sustainable construction methods and seeks to integrate food production into urban settings. This approach can include a variety of methods, such as vertical farming, green roofs, urban greenhouses, and integrated aquaponics systems. Agritecture aims to create synergies between building infrastructure and food production, potentially improving food security, reducing transport emissions associated with conventional agriculture, and enhancing the aesthetics and ecological benefits of buildings and urban areas. Agritecture also plays a role in promoting local food systems and can serve as a tool for education and community development. Trends in construction within agritecture include the utilization of innovative technologies, adaptive reuse of buildings for agricultural purposes, and multi-functional spaces that serve both as production sites and social, community hubs. Within the agritecture market, some notable companies spearheading developments include Plenty, a company specializing in indoor vertical farming using LED lighting and data analytics to optimize growth. AeroFarms is another leader in vertical farming, focusing on aeroponics technology. Gotham Greens operates hydroponic greenhouses on urban rooftops to grow produce, while BrightFarms specializes in building and operating greenhouse farms in urban areas to supply fresh produce to local supermarkets. Finally, Green City Growers installs and maintains custom-designed green spaces for various clients, integrating agriculture into unused or underutilized urban spaces. These companies Show Less Read more