with an aquaponic vertical farming system. The system is irrigated with collected rainwater and treated grey water, while fish waste provides the nutrients. Agricultural waste is fed into an onsite biomass power plant.
Figure 50: hydroponic cultivation and harvest
- The building houses one bedroom to lavish 4 bedroom apartments that is both culturally vibrant and at the same time elderly friendly. All the apartments would have a view of the central courtyard that contains the market space. - The residence could take up the option of farming and thereby generate more income and could cover expenses of the healthcare needs of the elderly community. - It is a socially and environmentally sustainable project aimed at promoting of urban agriculture concepts and creating a peaceful environment for the elderly. - Participating in the process of farming and gardening helps to retain an active community sense and mitigate dementia and promote self-esteem 71
