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Eight Reasons to Include Food Production in Your Next Building for Project Designers and Developers
Over the past 20 years, a wide range of economic, social and ecological benefits have resulted from integrating agriculture and architecture into new and existing building projects. This is a quick review of eight main benefits of these projects with examples from North America and around the world.
Exploring The Potential of Rooftop Agrivoltaics
Rooftop agrivoltaics are cutting edge technologies that consist of the integration of rooftop farming with solar photovoltaics. With an estimated 1.2 million acres of rooftops in the US suitable for solar panels, discover the latest research on agrivoltaics.
The Inside Details on The Award Winning IGA Organic Rooftop Farm
Find out the details and lessons learned from the Awards of Excellence Winning IGA Rooftop Farm in Montreal, Quebec, which sells more than 7 tonnes of fresh organic produce in the store below!
On The Roof With Urban Agriculture Experts
Henry Gordon Smith, Roxanne Miller and Antoine Troitter share their unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with the rapid expansion of the ‘agritecture’ sector.
An Overview of Urban Farming Activities in Cities – The Key to A Resilient Future
This is an overview of the many ways in which food is now being produced in cities from mushroom farming to rooftop greenhouses.
Three Rooftop Farmers Reflect On Social Benefits
Rooftop farming is still very much in its infancy, yet these farms are already making a unique and multifaceted contribution to the communities they serve. Three outstanding urban farmers from different regions reflect on the social aspects of what they do, in this special 20th Anniversary Edition of On the Roof With…