Urban Agriculture: Integrating Vertical Aquaponics Systems into Residential Typology
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2024
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Urban resilience is deeply intertwined with food security. Our present-day cities largelydepend on food imports, which are then made available to residents through grocery stores and
eateries. This system is vulnerable; a break in the import chain could threaten the food supply,
especially in densely populated areas heavily reliant on external sources and imports, such as
Hawaii. To fortify our cities against such vulnerabilities, it's essential to blend local agricultural
initiatives with existing larger-scale industrial farming practices.
It is important to consider the high costs associated with urban land that make it
challenging to designate spaces solely for agriculture. Addressing this challenge, this
dissertation suggests a novel approach: designing food production systems that maximize yields
while using minimal land space, with a particular emphasis on vertical farming within residential
areas. Aquaponics, which facilitates vertical growth of vegetables, stands out as a particularly
efficient method. The strength of aquaponics lies in its ability to consistently supply plants with
nutrients in liquid form. This method is especially suited for urban integration, requiring
minimal land space. The central objective of this research is to revolutionize the traditional
residential design concepts, highlighting their potential as hubs for community-centric
agriculture. By weaving agriculture seamlessly into urban residential areas, cities can bolster
their economies, promote self-reliance among residents, and breathe new life into
communities. By fostering local food production systems like aquaponics, cities inherently build
resilience against food insecurities, reducing their dependence on volatile external food chains
and ensuring a sustainable, self-sufficient food source for their inhabitants. This project,
therefore, serves as a blueprint for creating urban communities that are both vibrant and
resilient against potential food shortages.
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Agriculture, Aquaponics, Food Production, Green Architecture, Living Facade, Urban Agriculture
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