Phytokinetic, designed by landscaper Marc Granen, turns the condensation from air conditioning into water irrigation for this bus rooftop garden. Used exclusively on public buses, this technology is ideal for urban spaces and cities lacking in green space because the garden helps purify the air. When the air conditioning isn’t running, the rooftop gardens can be watered manually so the air can continue to benefit from the plant life.
The gardens are able to stay in place thanks to micro-perforated stainless steel bands and extremely light weight mesh. Phytokinetic also uses a heavy but also lightweight hydroponic foam, which weighs less than soil and can be shaped to fit the buses’ roofs.
This design is currently featured on a tourist bus that transports tourists in Spain to and from a camping site.
Public Rooftop Bus Gardens
Phytokinetic Technology on Public Buses Improves Air Quality
Trend Themes
1. Phytokinetic Bus Gardens - Integrating phytokinetic technology on public buses creates opportunities for urban areas to combat air pollution and incorporate green spaces.
2. Condensation Irrigation Systems - Developing condensation irrigation systems for rooftop gardens can provide sustainable water sources for urban farming and gardening projects.
3. Hydroponic Foam - Incorporating lightweight and shapeable hydroponic foam in agriculture and landscaping can create new opportunities for vertical and mobile planting spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transport - Applying phytokinetic technology to public transport can create eco-friendly transportation and contribute to air quality improvement.
2. Urban Farming - Utilizing condensation irrigation systems in urban farming enables sustainable and efficient water usage for small scale and local food production.
3. Landscaping - Integrating hydroponic foam in landscaping can create adaptable and mobile green spaces for urban areas and any locations with limited access to soil.