Last week we showed 5 more concepts that showed further development of one particular topic. The concepts mainly focused on getting plants into the household. But our modified cinder block got the best responses as far as an area that needs design. This concept would pertain to the world of construction and architecture.
We’re pretty excited about this idea. There was also talk about possible business models that could come from this. At this point, we’ll need to research more into other building materials and also talk to people who are in this field.
Modified Cinder Block
slanted stacking system
modified modular growing boxes
Ivy room divider
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Initial Concepts
Wednesday 03.11.09
by kiki
modular grow boxes
These modular boxes can be re-arranged and infinitely added to each other. It would be able to expand vertically as well as on the horizontal ground plane.
Living Curtain
This idea illustrates a fibrous material embedded with seeds. A drip irrigation system delivers nutrients for the plant to grow.
adjustable grow boxes
The adjustable grow boxes are configured to tracks along a wall. They can be re-arranged into any configuration.
solar powered rotator
Grow beds are slowly rotated by solar-powered motor in a loop, raising them toward the sun then dipping them in a water tray at the bottom of the loop to soak up water/nutrients through holes in the bottom of the grow beds.
DIY milk jug planters
This concept utilizes and repurposes common household items for a vertical growing solution.
bi-level growing platform
Here, multiple growing platforms allow for various plant types.
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The following topics inspired our future concepts and developments.
The work of Patrick Blanc and others like him:
Current architectural trends incorporating green walls and or farming into their structure.
Mithun’s Center for Urban Agriculture
Gordon Graff’s Sky Farm for Toronto
Bardessono Hotel Lobby
Existing living walls.
Valcent
ELT Living Walls
DIY and re-purposed planters.
Re-purpose
Alternative growing systems including modular hydroponics and tiered planters.
Tags: building, DIY, inspiration, patrick blanc, repurpose, research, vertical, walls
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