Figure 48: Interior of the greenhouse

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Figure 44: Floor plan of the eco tower

- The systems wall brings together all the systems within the building into one zone in order to make all its functions condensed and transparent. - Rainwater is harvested by aligning the roof angles into a cistern found within the curved portion of the systems wall. - The systems wall also includes within it a tool shed, a rest room and AC units.

Figure 48: Interior of the greenhouse

The systems wall is also painted in bright colours to pique the students‘ interest and curiosity about the functions that happen in there. - The mobile green house is retractable during the summer time, opening up to a greater land area for cultivating crops.

Figure 48: Interior of the greenhouse

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Figure 44: Floor plan of the eco tower

Figure 48: Interior of the greenhouse

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Figure 44: Floor plan of the eco tower

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Figure 54: overhead LED lights for crop growth

Figure 53: Hydroponic technology

Figure 52: Aerial view of steel factory to be converted to vertical farm

Figure 50: hydroponic cultivation and harvest

Figure 47: Plan and section of the edible schoolyard

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