These futuristic farms indicate the progression of our agrarian culture. These designs don't involve sprawling landscapes in rural towns; instead, they're skyscrapers meant for dense cities, or guerrilla initiatives for apartment-dwellers and those with limited space.
The recession and recovery has fueled an interest in cooking at home; similarly, the rise in interest for organic foods drives many to experiment with fruit and vegetable gardening. Accordingly, these futuristic farms may find a foothold in a city near you sooner than you think.
79 Futuristic Farms
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Teetering Architecture
The Beirut Terraces Are Full of Glass and Gardens
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Skyscraper Forests
'Logistic City' from JDS Architects is a Towering Man-Made Forest
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Futuristic Food Probes
Philips Design Food Concepts are the Future of Nourishment
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Food-Producing Towers
Self-Sufficient Oasis Tower Can Feed 40,000 People Each Year
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Wall-Mounted Gardens
The Marko Vuckovic Grass Lamp Provides Some Home Turf
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Gardens on Walls
Manuel Dressmann's 'Vertical Garden' Turns Your Apartment into a Greenhouse
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8-Story Vertical Gardens
Patrick Blanc Makes Epic Greenery on Walls of Athenaeum Hotel
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Skyscraper Greenhouses
Futuristic Farming in Dubai's Seawater Vertical Tower
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Unusual Urban Gardens
Earth Designs' Katrina Wells Overcomes Obstacles of Urban Garden Design
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High-Rise Parks
Vertical City in Mexico City Designed to Help Reduce Smog
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Vertical Condo Gardens
The Tower Flower in Paris Reinvents the Green Wall Concept
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Vertical Interior Gardens
Urban Cultivation via the Plantwall by Green Fortune
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Urban Hen Houses
'Poultry Pods' are Affordable Coops for City Chickens
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Hip Hanging Gardens
Add Greenery to the Walls With Flora Grubb's Vertical Garden
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Planted Transit Shrubs
Marco Castro Cosio's 'Bus Roots' is a Moving Roof Garden
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Futuristic City Farms
The Agricultural Urbanism Concept May Just Eliminate the Supermarket
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Gargantuan Green Walls
Longwood Gardens Boasts North America's Largest Lush Wall
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DIY Victory Garden
'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit
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Post-Apocalyptic Vegetable Farms
Lettuce-Growing Vending Machine Produces Sunless Salad Greens
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Hydroponic Indoor Gardens
The Hyundai Kitchen Nano Lets Users Grow Their Own Organic Veggies
59
In-Store Gardens
The Agropolis Grocery Store Grows Produce On-Site
58
Sustainable Soccer Gardens
NBBJ'S Eco-Friendly Proposal for the New Dalian Shide Stadium
57
Hanging Skyscraper Gardens
HP Skyline 2020 Online Competition Announces Winners
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Solar Tree Gardens
The Bay South Botanical Preserve Will Be Singapore's Largest Biosphere
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Arched Garden Architecture
The Park Gate is an Oasis in the Dubai Desert
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Asymmetrically Stacked Skyscrapers
The Urban Forest by Mad Architects in Chongqing, China
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Fish Tank Farms
Rob Maslin's 'Free Lunch' Uses Fish to Help Grow Food
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Edible Eco Structures
The Living Pavilion is a Garden Design Made of Old Milk
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Personal Garden Initiatives
The groOrganic Garden Project is Sprouting up in Communities
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Bug-Styled Vertical Farms
The Dragonfly in New York City
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Parking Garage Gardens
The Urbanarbolismo Benisaudet IVVSA Improves Air Quality
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Transit Greenery
The Mobile Garden by Joe Baldwin Sweetens Chicago Air
47
Levitating Parks
Rael San Fratello Architects' 'Migrating Floating Garden' Proposes Eco UFOs
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Urban Foraging
Eating Local Goes Inner City As Pedestrians Pluck Food From Trees
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Space Age Gardening
Omega Hydroponic Garden Lets You Grow Anywhere
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Guerilla Asphalt Gardens
Pete Dungey Fills Up Potholes With Flowers
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Greenified Freeway Cities
Odile Decq and Bonit Conrnette Architects LA Transport Solutions
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Greenhouse Housing
The Growingcity Aims to Integrate Farming With Urban Living
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Green-Roofed Apartments
Copenhagen's 8 Tallet Complex is the Largest in Denmark
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Urban Farming Movements
Exposing the Chicken Underground
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Building Block Skyscrapers
Hans Hollein's SBF Tower is Precariously Original
38
Sky Gardens
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a 6,000-Square-Foot NYC Project
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Organic Skyscrapers
Food Growing, Energy Producing Harvest Green Tower
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Water Spanning Vertical Farms
Chetwood Architects' London Bridge Includes Futuristic Agriculture
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Urban Awareness Gardens
Landgrab City in Hong Kong Teaches Lessons in Sustainability
34
Edible Schoolyards
PS216 in New York is Getting a Nutritous Makeover
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Kitchen Gardens
The Herb Pot by Toyokitchin & Living Corporation
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Geometric Garden Groves
The 'Urb Garden' is the Ultimate in Avant Gardening
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Upside-Down Gardening
Protect Plants from Unwanted Pests and Animals by Turning Them on Their Head
30
Mobile Gardens
Bacsac Gardening Equipment Brings the Green Wherever You Go
29
Freeway Farms
'Feeder' from Studio Gang Turns an Overpass into a Greenhouse Garden
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Potted Plant Buildings
The Organic Building by Gaetano Pesce Features an Eclectic Vertical Garden
27
Shopping Cart Farms
The Farm Proper Grows Groceries in Abandoned Shopping Carts
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Cultural Diversity Gardens
The Mobile Ethnic Garden Wants to Bring People Together
25
Sustainable Skyscraper Farms
The Bio-Diversity Project Recycles Garbage into Edible Crops
24
Cow-Powered Server Farms
HP Promotes Manure-Fueled Data Centers in Rural Areas
23
Reflective Vanity Gardens
The Vertical and Prismatic Grass Mirror by H2O Architects
22
Urbanite Greenhouses
Jochem Faudet Wants Everyone to 'Grow Your Own'
21
Honeycombed Twin Towers
The ADIA Headquarters Towers are Eco-Friendly UAE Architecture
20
Compact Homegrown Produce
The Origin Indoor Farm Makes You Environmentally Responsible
19
Self-Sustaining Future Farms
Oogst 1000 Wonderland Can Entertain Up to 1,000 People per Day
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Giant Orb Greenhouses
Plantagon Urban Farms Will Supply Fresh Produce in Geodesic Domes
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Vertical Farms for Animals
Paington Zoo Environmental Park to House VertiCrop Garden
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TV Station Farms
Urban F.@.m.i.n Joins City Gardening With Media Networks
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Parking Lot Landscaping
An Empty Ugly Lot is Turned Into the Hayes Valley Farm
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Eco-African High-Rises
Makeka Design Laboratory Designs a Sustainable Skyscraper for Cape Town
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Reused Windshield Greenhouses
Sebastien Ramirez Makes Greenhouse Out of Car Windows
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Sustainable Solar Skyscrapers
The Eco-Tower Building Has a Natural Ventilation System
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Towering Indoor Gardens
The Bryant Park Urban Garden Room in New York City
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Rooftop CSAs
Milwaukee Makes Organic Produce Accessible & Affordable
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Interior Neighborhoods
The Vietnamese-Exclusive Nam House in Hackney, London
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Pet Vacation Farms
'Country Dogs' Provides Rural Recreation for Canines
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Diaper Farming
TerraCottem Soil-Conditioning Hydrogels Reduce Water Needs
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Urban Hen Tending
'Just Us Hens' Chicken-Sitting Service Watches the Flock During Farmer Vacations
5
Folding Vertical Gardens
The Wyatt Federal Building's $135 Million Remodel
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DIY Apiaries
The Omlet Beehaus Kit Lets Individuals Try Urban Beekeeping
3
Shared Gardens
Sharing Backyards Finds Unused Yards & Turns Them into Gardens
2
Urban Agriculture
City Dwellers Turn to Growing Their Own Organic Produce
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Indoor Plantations
The Halo Aerocell Electronically Grows Crops
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Hot Farm Girl Shoots
The Young Austrian Farmers Calendar Shows Another Side of Agriculture
Zoo Animal Imposters (UPDATE)
Dogs Dyed to Look Like Tigers and Pandas Advertise Pet Park
Portable Miniature Housing
The Dwelle.ing Brings Charm to Residential Downsizing
Toilet Tank Aquariums
Save Water with the Eco-friendly Fish 'n Flush
Red Block Homes
The Low Budget 'House V' by Jakob Bader Architecture
Underground Homes
The Triangular Concrete House 2 by A-cero Architects is Hidden
Modern Mountainside Homes
The Winnetka House by Peter Gluck and Partners
Skyscraper Forests
'Logistic City' from JDS Architects is a Towering Man-Made Forest
Manipulated Abstract Architecture
Filip Dujardin Reimagines Buildings Using Photoshop
Efficient Living Spaces
Germany's IKAROS Solar Decathlon House
33 Incredible High-Rises
From Curvaceous Condos to Biometric Architecture
Roller Coaster Apartments
The Everrich 2 Apartment Complex By DWP Architects
Grocery Store Pictorials
Terry Richardson 'Sisley' 2010/2011 Fall/Winter Collection Breaks Rules
TV-Like Fish Tanks
Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium Brings a Touch of the Sea
Beer Box Sculptures
The Boxel Pavilion is an "Intoxicatingly" Impressive Feat
Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
Sparkling Blank Homes
Dolomites House by JM Architecture is a Clean and White Paradise
L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
Fluid Eco Skyscrapers
Vahan Misakyan's Glistening Self-Sufficient Tower
Vertical Condo Gardens
The Tower Flower in Paris Reinvents the Green Wall Concept
Canine Caravans
The Pet Camper is Trailer Comfort for your Pooch
Self-Sufficient Underwater Architecture
HO2 Scraper Harvests Renewable Energy to Grow Food
Shipping Container Offices
This Ultra-Industrial Sales Office is True to its Material
Bamboo Screen Walls
Karawitz Architecture's Modern French Passivhaus Design
Zero-Emissions Hotels
The Eco Villa at Thailands Sonerva Kiri Resort is Off the Grid
Gargantuan Green Walls
Longwood Gardens Boasts North America's Largest Lush Wall
Sustainable Skyscrapers
Nakheel Tower in Dubai Will Dwarf Other Buildings
Curvaceous Condos
The 'Absolute Towers' Project Impersonates Marilyn Monroe
Hydroponic Indoor Gardens
The Hyundai Kitchen Nano Lets Users Grow Their Own Organic Veggies
In-Store Gardens
The Agropolis Grocery Store Grows Produce On-Site
Billion-Dollar Abodes
Mukesh Ambani Dashes All Hope for Neighbors to Enjoy a Sunny Day
29 Tree-Inspired Tech Innovations
From Planting Trees via iPhone to Tree-Shaped Solar Gardens
Dog Dating Services
Modeled After Speed Dating, Gardicanin Matches Up Pets, Owners and Sitters
Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Old Incandescant Lightbulbs Revamped as Mini Gardens
Sandy Oasis Homes
The Desert Wing House is Built from the Land on Which it Sits
Webby Eco Walls
The Green Wall by Jean-Marie Massaud is a Living Space Divider
'Swiss Family Robinson' Zoos
The 'Eco-Cliff' Zoo for the Buenos Aires Vertical Zoo Competition
Square Block Homes
The ‘Rincon Bates House' by Studio27 Architecture is an Ingenious A
Hanging Skyscraper Gardens
HP Skyline 2020 Online Competition Announces Winners
Mobile High-Rises
These Economy-Sized Portable Condos Can be Transported
Iconic Supermarket Invasions
The Super Mario Product Display is Made Out of Soda Cans
Personalized Prefab Homes
'Live Pod' by MisoSoupDesign is a Lean Green Eco House
Arched Garden Architecture
The Park Gate is an Oasis in the Dubai Desert
Junk Food Vegetables
The Baby Carrots Campaign Aims to Help Kids Eat Healthier
Belly-Swelling Diet Pills
Gelesis Attiva Capsules Fill You Up Before You Eat
Fish Tank Farms
Rob Maslin's 'Free Lunch' Uses Fish to Help Grow Food
Air-Cleaning Algae Towers
The City Respiration Skyscraper Can Eliminate Pollution in Just 2 Weeks
Edible Eco Structures
The Living Pavilion is a Garden Design Made of Old Milk
Grenade Planters
These Seed Bombs are Grenade Exploding Gardening Tools
Personal Garden Initiatives
The groOrganic Garden Project is Sprouting up in Communities
Jenga-Inspired Beach Homes
'House on Fire Island' by Studio 27 Architecture is Simply Stunning
Abstract Artchitecture
'18 Septemberplein' by Massimilia Fuksas is a Giant Two-Part Masterpiece
Scintillating Skyscrapers
The Brilliant Diamond Tower for NYC is Powered by the Sun and Wind
Scenic Green Skyscrapers
'Collage Scape' by Woo-Young is the Future of Urban Landscaping
Solar-Powered Plant Pots
The Solar Planter Puts Gardening on Auto-Pilot
Underground Tropical Gardens
The O2 Restaurant by Garduno Architects is Otherworldly
Luxury Food Vending Machines
Moscow Mayor's Office Receives Caviar Vending Machine
Box-Covered Hillsides
The Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou, China Prevents Erosion
Crystal Spire Skyscrapers
R432 from Rojkind Arquitectos is a One-of-a-Kind High-Rise
Cruisin' Canine Protection
Pet Seat Belts are Safety Harnesses for Animals Riding in Cars
Greenhouse Housing
The Growingcity Aims to Integrate Farming With Urban Living
Eco Gardening Pots
The Art Terre Sustainable Pots Make Gardening Even Greener
Eco Electric Gardens
'Sunflowers' Solar Collectors Make for a Mean-Green Botanical Garden
Paper Stack Architecture
Zaha Hadid Designs New Dance and Music Center in the Hague
Rotating Public Pavilions
Nl Architects' Multi Mill Can Change Its Backdrop on the Fly
Building Block Skyscrapers
Hans Hollein's SBF Tower is Precariously Original
Oceanic Forest Aquariums
ADA Japan Creates Underwater Forest Habitats that Look Real
Sky Gardens
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a 6,000-Square-Foot NYC Project
Recycled Slum Skyscrapers
The Tomorrow Skyscraper is Designed to Make Slum Life Safer
Wavy Social Architecture
The Huge 'Glasshouse' is an Arts, Conference & Entertainment Centre
Lush Gardening Editorials
Celebrate Spring With the 'Oh! Miss Flower' Vogue Korea 2010 Spread
Piled-Up Pod Offices
The Aedas 'Contained Calls' Project is an Architectural Heaven
Fruity Vending Machines
Japan Gets a Healthy Snack Alternative With Dole Banana Vending Machines
Overlapping Greenhouses
The Wam Architecten Inntel Hotel is Stacked Sophistication
Reverse Vending Machines
The Dream Machine Makes it Easy and Rewarding to Recycle
Kitchen Gardens
The Herb Pot by Toyokitchin & Living Corporation
LED Indoor Planters
The Ramiform Urbanity Herb Garden is for City-Dwelling Green Thumbs
Grass-Walled Homes
The Massimo Iosa Ghini 'Biotech' Home Makes Living Green
Fetching Farm Photography
'Country Charm' for Teen Singapore Features Bales of Hay as Props
Portable Personal Gardens
The Babylon Project Offers Well-Maintained Green Cities
Floating English Footbridges
‘High Tide Street' from James Gardener is a Cultural Hub
Shoelace Gardens
'Field' by Dominic Wilcox Consists of 500 Terra Plana Shoes
Lush Cityscape Prizes
The Green Corners Awards Search for Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes
Planter Seats
Furnibloom Moves to Incorporate Flowers into Everyday Space
Sustainable Skyscraper Farms
The Bio-Diversity Project Recycles Garbage into Edible Crops
Far East Lawn Decor
The Sumo & Ninja Garden Gnomes Keep Your Yard Safe from Samurai
Barn-Inspired Abodes
'322 Reinvented' by Substance Architecture Has a Very Modern Interior
Earthy Gaming Interiors
The 3D Farmville Carpet by Florian Pucher Features Farm Plots
Eco-Friendly Places of Prayer
Europe's First Eco Mosque Will be Built in Cambridge
Leaning Tower Architecture
23 De Enero Caracas Seems to Defy Physics
Geometric Planters
The Crystal Collection from Pour Les Alpes Brings Geometry to the Garden
Doggie Car Cribs
The Pet Safety Car Seat Keeps Your Shih Tzu Safe
Compact Homegrown Produce
The Origin Indoor Farm Makes You Environmentally Responsible
Portable Skyscrapers
The Transient Response System is a Mobile Emergency Shelter
Ethical Design Competitions
The Wiki-Bike African Bicycle Design Contest is for Sustainability
Soil-Dispensing Dishwashers
The Electrolux Eco Cleaner Does Your Dishes and Feeds Plants
Lactating Vending Machines
Huts Conveniently Provide Farm Fresh Milk to Thirsty Italians
Cold War Architecture
The Explosive Rotunda House is Located in a Torpedo Testing Facility
Produce Department Stadiums
Helmut Smits' 'Vegetable Stadium' is a Fruity Playing Field
Water-Purifying Skyscrapers
Chilean Students Design a Highrise to Filter the Mapocho River
Houseware Architecture
The Spyfrost Project Puts Your Old Appliances to Use
Pet Vacation Farms
'Country Dogs' Provides Rural Recreation for Canines
Charming Poultry Huts
Planet Repair Institute's Cob Chicken Palace
See-Through Skyscrapers
The Adamant Building Uses Natural Light & Energy to Power Itself
Diaper Farming
TerraCottem Soil-Conditioning Hydrogels Reduce Water Needs
Sustainable Government Structures
The Proposed Czech Embassy in the USA Will be Eco-Friendly
European Design Photography
Kelly McCloskey's 'Study Abroad, Take 2!' Set Shows Off Architecture
Rice-Enhancing Fungus
Beneficial Mycorrhizal Fungi Increase Crop Yields
Tetris-Inspired Banks
Atelier Hapsitus Designs a Gamer Remodel for the BLC Bank in Beirut
Butcher Vending Machines
Spain's Izarzugaza Butcher Shop Installs Sausage Vending Machines
Energy from Manure
Biogas Technology Uses Cow Poop to Create Power
Lime Green Skyscrapers
Stefano Boeri Architects 'Solid Waves' Design is Uniquely Eco-Friendly
Rooftop Farmed Preserves
'Anarchy in a Jar' is Harvested from NY's Rooftop Gardens
Shared Gardens
Sharing Backyards Finds Unused Yards & Turns Them into Gardens
Fish Tank Sound Systems
The DIY Aquarium Sound System Uses Fish to Generate Soothing Sounds
World Changing Competitions
Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2010 Helps Solve Social Problems
Paw-Friendly Dog Kennels
Artificial Turf is a Greener-than-Grass Alternative for Military Mutts