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Vertical Farming -- Tomorrow's major metro development?

The concept of indoor farming is not new, since hothouse production of tomatoes, a wide variety of herbs, and other produce has been in vogue for some time. What is new is the urgent need to scale up this technology to accommodate another 3 billion people. An entirely new approach to indoor farming must be invented, employing cutting edge technologies. The Vertical Farm must be efficient (cheap to construct and safe to operate). Vertical farms, many stories high, will be situated in the heart of the world's urban centers. If successfully implemented, they offer the promise of urban renewal, sustainable production of a safe and varied food supply (year-round crop production), and the eventual repair of ecosystems that have been sacrificed for horizontal farming.

Every so often I encounter a design idea that just blows me away. The 'Living Tower' from Vertical Farm does just that. Conceived by Frechman  Pierre Sartoux, the 'Living Tower' shows the future of urban skyscraper farming.

Where can I invest in this idea?

The EarthCraft House

EarthCraft House is a voluntary green building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. The aim of the program is to help Atlanta’s home builders be leaders in smart growth management and environmental stewardship.

This is exactly the type of smart growth I hope we see more of in the future. Thanks GAHBA. Amazingly enough the cost analysis proves it.

Urban Green?

Is it possible to live in a big city and be green? How about to build or remodel green? Well more people are looking at that option and things are definately looking greener.