AUTHOR: David Byron

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CROSSLINKS:

Database: [Ag16][Ag17][Tr16]

Prototypes:

Scenario Games:

Action Plan: [AP16]

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DESCRIPTION
The hydroponic supermarket only sells fruit and vegetables that have been produced locally. The food is produced through a number of agricultural components, most significantly through the use of hydroponic growing towers.
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BRANDING
The supermarket will benefit from the publicity such a scheme is likely to create.
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EARTH
L-shaped building in which hydroponic and residential towers are supported from a ground floor supermarket acting as a plinth.
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FLOW
The water system is essential for the success of the building. Nutrients, fresh water, and drainage water all need to be efficiently managed and incorporated into the building’s design.
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INCORPORATION
The project is funded by a supermarket chain. The housing and commercial space make it profitable. The local food producing aspect gives it more weight when planning permission is being requested.