Skyscraper Farms for a Future Manhattan

Posted by Queuebot in Architecture, Arts & Crafts, Everything Else, Home & Garden, Science & Tech on February 17, 2009 at 10:44 am



As the world’s population continues to grow and cities become even more congested and resources dissipate, it might be time to  start looking at remedies for the future. Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm Project envisions a New York City comprised of skyscraper farms that harness the latest technology to create a self-sustaining food source for the entire city.

“Designed for the Hudson Yard area of Manhattan, Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm aims to provide New York with a sustainable food source while creating a dynamic social space that integrates producers with consumers. Based upon the ‘material logic of plant mechanics’, the biomorphic skyscraper is modeled after the plant cells of ferns and provides space for farms, residential areas, and markets. These organic structures will harness systems such as airoponic watering, nutrient technology and controlled lighting and CO2 levels to meet the food demands of future populations.”

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10 comments to "Skyscraper Farms for a Future Manhattan"

  1. Edward
    February 17th, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Seeds, Soil, Sun and Water. There is not much more that you need for agriculture. I have my doubts about getting water to the top of that thing. I have no doubt that there is not enough sunlight.

  2. dutchboy
    February 17th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    Ridiculous idea.

  3. gtron
    February 17th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    mmmmmm. air pollution nutrients

  4. Alex
    February 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Yeah, ridiculous. What New York need is meat in a vat!

  5. VonSkippy
    February 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    So skyscraper food grown in the future will be all white eh? Who knew?

  6. just a guy
    February 17th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    New York will never be that white and clean

  7. Jen
    February 17th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    ... Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they're looking at a picture from the matrix?

    Just Sayin...

  8. aware
    February 17th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    soylent white is made of TOFU!!!

  9. Ibnu
    February 17th, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Great idea..

  10. Dave
    February 18th, 2009 at 12:02 am

    I think people who dream up jokes like this spend too much time in urban environments.


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