Sustainability Success at Cleveland State with Green Roof Project
Sourced from Campus Rec Magazine
A piece of cutting-edge technology called FarmBot is ushering in a new era of sustainability and healthy living at Cleveland State University’s (CSU) Rec Center. Located on the facility’s rooftop garden area, FarmBot lets users administer garden care via an app.
By utilizing the FarmBot app, movement commands can be accessed, users can see a crop in an instant, lights can be turned on for a nighttime harvest and plants can be watered with the touch of a button.
Katie Blodorn, the assistant director of Fitness and Wellness programming, said the technology ensures no water is wasted in guessing how much each herb needs.
“In addition to water usage, students are learning how to plant and care for a variety of herbs including cilantro, tomatoes, lavender, mint, thyme and more,” said Blodorn. “Once the crops are ready, the student committee will distribute them to our food pantry named Lift Up Vikes. Then they can be used for meal prepping and tea.”
From the Living Architecture Monitor
