The Hyperions Project Would See a Sustainable Food System Grow on Dwellings
Michael Hemsworth — February 23, 2016 — Eco
References: vincentllebaut.org & tuvie
The development of new sustainable food systems is imperative to ensure modern life can continue on out planet, so the Hyperions project is designed to bring the process home (literally).
Incorporating garden space, lush green foliage and a biophilic design aesthetic, the Hyperions building would act as a self-sustaining building, essentially. Designed by Vincent Callebaut architects, the Hyperions project would see the building produce ample fresh foods for inhabitants to enjoy direct from the source.
Modern food chains are based on factory farming and extensive infrastructure to ship the goods worldwide. As the need for a more sustainable food system intensifies, conceptual buildings like the Hyperions project sees food chains go back to their beginnings. The growth of food on-site would help to decrease emissions, waste and use of pesticides/herbicides.
Incorporating garden space, lush green foliage and a biophilic design aesthetic, the Hyperions building would act as a self-sustaining building, essentially. Designed by Vincent Callebaut architects, the Hyperions project would see the building produce ample fresh foods for inhabitants to enjoy direct from the source.
Modern food chains are based on factory farming and extensive infrastructure to ship the goods worldwide. As the need for a more sustainable food system intensifies, conceptual buildings like the Hyperions project sees food chains go back to their beginnings. The growth of food on-site would help to decrease emissions, waste and use of pesticides/herbicides.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Agriculture - The Hyperions project offers an opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture by using vertical food-growing towers.
2. Biophilic Design - The incorporation of garden space and lush green foliage with biophilic design aesthetic is a trend that will see new buildings embrace nature for improved sustainability.
3. Self-sufficient Living - Self-sufficient living through sustainable food growing and harvesting in buildings like the Hyperions project is set to be an emerging and disruptive trend in modern living.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - As buildings become more sustainable, there is an opportunity for architects to create innovative designs like the Hyperions project.
2. Urban Agriculture - Urban agriculture is an industry set to grow as demand for sustainable food systems continues to increase, with vertical farming as the innovative solution.
3. Real Estate - Real estate is an industry that can incorporate sustainable designs like the Hyperions project, offering new opportunities for eco-friendly living.
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