# Urbanized Rooftop Farms This 42,000 Square Foot Rooftop Farm Was Created in New York By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-farm References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rooftop-urban-farm-bromley-caldari-new-york-06-03-2015/) & [bromleycaldari](http://www.bromleycaldari.com/) New York city is now the home to a 42,000 square foot [rooftop farm field](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland). Architects from Bromley Caldar have partnered with Cumen Capital Partners & Brooklyn Grange LLC to design and create this ecologically enhancing farm. It sits atop a renovated seven-storey 300,000 square foot building in Long Island, New York. The farm contains 1 million pounds of soil that had to be transplanted to the roof. It is one of the many farms in New York that resides on a roof but this one is the largest. The entire building, which is home to modern offices of industry professionals from fashion, media, film, print and design got a massive overhaul. The building now features "low-e windows, refreshed exterior lighting and signage, an additional elevator, electrical upgrades, contemporary lobby and entrance canopy, modern corridors with energy efficient lighting, and bathrooms with low-consumption fixtures". Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rooftop-urban-farm-bromley-caldari-new-york-06-03-2015/), [bromleycaldari](http://www.bromleycaldari.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Farming:** Creating large-scale rooftop farms in cities to promote ecologically enhancing urban agriculture. - **Green Architecture:** Incorporating environmentally-friendly designs in buildings, such as modern offices and energy efficient lighting and fixtures. - **Sustainable Landscaping:** Using eco-friendly methods, such as transplanting soil to rooftops, to create sustainable green spaces in urban areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Developing sustainable buildings with rooftop farming opportunities to promote ecological preservation and healthy living. - **Agriculture:** Incorporating urban farming practices to enhance local food production and promote sustainable agriculture. - **Architecture:** Designing buildings that prioritize environmental impact and incorporate sustainable landscaping practices to benefit communities and promote green spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md)