A self-sustaining ecosystem is at the heart of this design by Farming Architects. The structure is located in Hanoi, Vietnam and serves a dual purpose. Its modular wooden grid is broken up by concrete slabs that offer a space for seating and reading. Various items -- like "acrylic boxes, housing lights, planters for growing vegetables and shelving units [with] children's book," are all part of Farming Architects' vision.
The self-sustaining ecosystem utilizes functional aquaponics frameworks. This is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. The system reuses the "waste-water from ponds as a nutrient-rich resource for plants," while the vegetation purifies the water and return it to the ponds.
Farming Architects' self-sustaining ecosystem currently produces vegetables, koi carp and makes use of chickens who provide eggs and manure for fertilizing the soil.
Photo Credits: Thai Thach and Viet Dung An
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Farming Architects' Structure Embraces Self-Sustaining Ecosystems
Trend Themes
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3. Aquaponics - Utilizing aquaculture and hydroponics systems to create efficient and sustainable farming practices.
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