Seawater-utilizing Vertical Farm in Dubai

Dubai is known for its elaborate and beautiful buildings, and this concept is no exception. The disc-like structures are farms, which are cooled and humidified by ocean water when it passes through the central core. This particular design may be a little too impractical for eventual construction, but the concept of utilizing all available natural resources in a responsible way is one that can carry over to virtually any building design.

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