4 CASE STUDIES 4.5 IZMIR AGRICULTURE CENTRE

Greenhouse

The greenhouse is split into three zones, the drought scenario displayed in the first zone enables various applications by grouping. The heating and cooling needs are met in the second with the use of soil-less farming techniques, and in the third zone one can experiment with vertical gardening and hydroponics techniques and applications.

Rain water accumulated on the roof of the second and third zones and the water formed due to condensation inside the greenhouse is collected and preserved in the bio-swale to be reused for the plants.

Products grown in the agricultural areas are displayed and sold to users in the eco-market. The educational zone, on the other hand, serve as venues where data on agricultural practices and climate change scenarios is presented to users.