# Sustainable Pyramid Agriculture The Vertical Farm Project Could Chance The Face Of Farming Forever By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-farm-project References: [news.nationalgeographic](http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/photogalleries/vertical-farm-towers/) & [verticalfarm](http://www.verticalfarm.com/) The ancient Egyptians built a thriving civilization on the banks of the Nile under the towering gaze of their magnificent pyramids, but professors Eric Ellingsen and Dickson Despommier have envisioned a bold new relationship between pyramids and agriculture called the Vertical Farm Project. The Vertical Farm Project involves creating '[closed loop agricultural' ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm) where nearly every aspect of the farming process is recycled and re-used—especially water and nutrients. The result is a highly [sustainable and incredible solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil) to areas of the world that don't have the large expanses of fertile farm land needed to feed their populations. Best of all, however, is the fact that [giant pyramids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs) just look really darn cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Farming:** The trend of vertical farming creates agricultural ecosystems where every aspect of farming is recycled, re-used, and highly sustainable. - **Closed Loop Agriculture:** The trend of closed loop agriculture is disrupting traditional farming as it creates minimal waste, highly efficient, and sustainable agricultural ecosystems. - **Sustainable Farming:** The trend of sustainable farming is pushing agriculture to become more environmentally-friendly, efficient, and innovative. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry has the opportunity to embrace vertical farming, closed loop agriculture, and sustainable farming practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. - **Real Estate Development:** The real estate development industry can capitalize on the demand for sustainable and efficient food production facilities by creating vertical farms and closed loop agriculture ecosystems. - **Technology:** The technology industry can play a vital role in supporting the development of vertical farming and closed loop agriculture systems through the creation of innovative technologies such as AI, robotics, and automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Advanced Indoor Farming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-indoor-farming.md) - [Tech-Driven Farming Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-and-80-acres-farms.md) - [Artful Pyramid Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-pyramid.md) - [Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hydroponic-garden-tower.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md)