Synergetic integration of vertical farms and buildings: reducing the use of energy, water, and nutrients

Vertical farms use some resources very efficiently. However, their electricity use is considerable, and a significant amount of waste heat is produced. This paper investigates how the integration of vertical farms in buildings could reduce the use of energy, water, and nutrients collectively across...

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Main Authors: Tess Blom, Andy Jenkins, Andy van den Dobbelsteen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1227672/full