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Urban Garden System, Designing Efficient Urban Agriculture Solutions

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Urban Garden System, Designing Efficient Urban Agriculture Solutions.

Rel. Fabrizio Valpreda, Alessandro Campanella. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Design Sistemico, 2024

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Abstract:

This project seeks to address the increasing pollution created by traditional agricultural practices in a society experiencing constant growth. In addition, this society lives mostly in small places in urban areas, creating a disconnect from nature producing not only a lack of experience but also a lack of knowledge about plant care. In response to this reality, an adaptable agricultural system was developed for urban spaces, which promotes and educates on domestic cultivation in these environments. Through a critical analysis, a product was designed to not only reduce the environmental impact of agriculture but also to reconnect the user with nature in an urban context, strengthening the link between person, plant, and environment. This system encourages home cultivation using recycled materials and a semi-automated irrigation system that optimizes water use, making plant care easier and sustainable in the home. To understand its potential in different contexts, a holistic analysis was conducted, considering factors such as demography, culture, economy, education and waste management, as well as their relationship with the product and agriculture. The cities selected for the study were Bogotá, Turin and New York. This research allowed the formulation of hypotheses on the behavior and acceptance of the product in each context, projecting its viability and benefits in different urban environments.

Relators: Fabrizio Valpreda, Alessandro Campanella
Academic year: 2024/25
Publication type: Electronic
Number of Pages: 122
Subjects:
Corso di laurea: Corso di laurea magistrale in Design Sistemico
Classe di laurea: New organization > Master science > LM-12 - DESIGN
Aziende collaboratrici: UNSPECIFIED
URI: http://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/id/eprint/33735
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