More than just green, these structures are built to sustain themselves
Implications - The last year has seen more and more designs of eco-friendly architecture, the most ambitious of which are sky-scraping towers that can actually, according to their designers, sustain themselves. Through the use of special agricultural systems and alternative energy elements, these structures are built to achieve a level of unprecedented sustainability, based on goals to feed large percentages of urban populations. As unbelievable as some of the designs seem, these self-sustaining buildings could very well be the future of architecture.
Trend Themes
1. Self-sustaining Architecture - Advancements in technology and agricultural systems are being used to create buildings that can sustain themselves with renewable energy and food sources, changing the way we think about architecture.
2. Vertical Farming - Vertical farming is becoming a popular solution to the increasing demand for food in urban areas with limited space, combining sustainable agriculture with innovative building designs.
3. Methane Harvesting - Farm designs that use livestock waste as a renewable energy source, or methane harvesting, are becoming more popular as a way to reduce waste and power buildings in a sustainable way.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can incorporate new technologies and sustainable practices to create self-sustaining structures with renewable energy and food sources.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can benefit from vertical farming and methane harvesting designs to increase efficiency and reduce waste in sustainable food production.
3. Renewable Energy - The implementation of renewable energy sources like wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, and methane harvesting can provide sustainable power solutions for buildings and cities.
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