Vertical Farm Concept from Chris Jacobs and Dickson Despommier

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Vertical Farm Concept from Chris Jacobs and Dickson Despommier

This design was one of the first urban farm concepts. The simple tower includes a huge rooftop solar panel that moves with the sun, much like a plant does, to catch the maximum amount of sunlight possible. Even the windows are special: they’re treated to repel pollution and prevent water beading, which will help the plants inside get more sunlight.

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