Farming may become an inner city occupation if architect Scott Johnson has his way. Johnson has designed a mixed use agricultural skyscraper known as 'Aberrant Agriculture.'
Most of the floors on Aberrant Agriculture would be dedicated to farming with a few floors set aside to house permanent and temporary residences along with retail shops. Johnson plans for Aberrant Agriculture to grow everything from citrus fruits to spinach with everything being sold on-site.
Carbon-Cutting Urban Farms
Aberrant Agriculture Cultivates and Sells Produce On-Site
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Farming - The trend towards vertical farming buildings offers potential for increased access to fresh, locally grown produce and reduced carbon footprint in urban areas.
2. Mixed-use Design - Mixed-use designs incorporating agriculture, residences, and retail spaces have the potential to maximize urban land usage and create new community hubs in offbeat locations.
3. On-site Sales - On-site sales of produce may enable urban farmers to build a dedicated customer base and promote a shift towards sustainable and locally-sourced food in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers may benefit from exploring mixed-use designs that incorporate agricultural space as a growing trend in urban planning and development.
2. Farming - The growth in urban farming practices offers opportunities for farmers to expand into new markets and promote resource-efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.
3. Retail - On-site sales of fresh produce from urban farms could revolutionize the way people in urban areas shop for groceries, presenting a potential opening for retail entrepreneurs and marketers.