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"Vertical farming can yield as much produce as traditional farming methods in urban areas and smaller spaces. Additionally, vertical farmers gain the added benefit of consistent, year-round production without the uncertainties of climate or pests."
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Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms | Innovation| Smithsonian Magazine

With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, cities are putting the underutilized space to new use growing food

10:41 AM - Jul 11, 2023

Sabine

@Sabine_G

what about the humidity? Office buildings are in most cases not built to accomodate the amount of humidity which is necessary for the growing of plants

In response to Alberto Pastor.

05:14 AM - Jul 12, 2023

Larry Canuck

@LarryCanuck

In response to Sabine.

I have a hydroponic tank in my home office. The tank is covered, so only the root pots (about 2" dia.) are open to the air. The humidity therefore hovers between 40% and 55%, which is actually on the dry side of normal.

Basil and lettuce in a water-filled covered tank with external lighting. Basil is for homemade pesto.

11:09 PM - Dec 30, 2023

Isa-Lee Wolf

@IsaLeeWolf

In response to Sabine.

Do you mean the plants need more humidity or the building structure needs less?

08:39 PM - Dec 30, 2023

Sabine

@Sabine_G

In response to Isa-Lee Wolf.

the latter.

04:26 AM - Dec 31, 2023

Alberto Pastor

@albertopastor

In response to Sabine.

It's a good point, the article only says that these installations require a lot less water than traditional agriculture. I suppose they have installed systems to provide the humidity needed for every plant, vertical farming has decades of progress, sure they have a solution by now 💚

07:50 AM - Jul 12, 2023 (Edited)

Sabine

@Sabine_G

In response to Alberto Pastor.

ah, I didn´t express myself properly. I wasn´t worried for the plants, but for the construction. High humidity in rooms can have a toll on the masonry if its not purpose built for that end.

08:01 AM - Jul 12, 2023

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Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms | Innovation| Smithsonian Magazine