Everyone is super busy and it can be hard to catch up on the world of living architecture...sometimes it's just difficult to devote the time. So whenever possible I like to feature audio clips, that way you (and I) can multi-task. You know, wash the dishes, perhaps, while learning! Here's a nice clip about an aquaponics facility in Chicago.
-White roofs vs green roofs. The debate continues with a recent article touting the economic benefits of white roofs. It is good to read a discussion about the benefits of green and white roofs, it raises the profile of both. But if you're going to do a study why not a study on the total, holistic benefits of "alternative" roofing solutions and not just add one layer of complexity (climate change on top of economics) to a possible reason for picking one over the other?
-Tools, tools, tools. Not tangible ones, but a valuable and extensive bibliography detailing the social, economic and health benefits of urban agriculture. If you're a policy maker, today's your lucky day. How about International Water Management Institute (IWMI) report on ways to influence policy change?
-If you've been following the vertical farming world and Alterrus' rise, last week's closing statement no doubt feels a bit heartbreaking. Hopefully those involved will resurface with future ventures which soar.
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