Spring has exploded and so has the big living architecture news across North America.
BrightFarms, known for its rooftop greenhouses in hyper urban settings, is the first of the frontrunners to open a location in America's heartland, Kansas City. Does this mean it's ready to take on the established hydroponics industry? We may look back at this week as a turning point in the hydroponics industry.
-While the BrightFarms behemoth is getting off the ground, school kids in Dallas are in the midst of creating their own youth lead urban farm operation.
-The aquaponics field had it's own huge announcement, as a 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility will be producing medical marijuana. Early projections suggest first year sales of $25 million with a market valuation in excess of $500 million!!!
-It just recently came to my attention, but in 2013 Wal-Mart produced their green roof case study, profiling a store in Chicago and the massive benefits it has enjoyed. If Wal-Mart gets behind green roofs, like they did organics...watch out world!
Last, but not least. If you have a little time on your hands check out this well-researched article on the botanical diversity of our cities.
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