Urban Farming is a design project with a dual objective. It aims to provide a sustainable model for community engagement and food security in Rotterdam. Near Nieuw Mathenesse in the former harbor area now known as the M4H development zone, a sizeable waterfront site is chosen for a transformation of …

Today, many cities in Europe have rediscovered urban and peri-urban agriculture (UA) as a contributor to a more healthy and sustainable urban environment. However, UA has not yet unfolded its potential due to gaps in knowledge, expertise, and advocacy. A clear typology is instrumental in identifying, …

Species rich grasslands provide ecosystem services such as floral and faunal diversity, livestock forage, carbon sequestration and water regulation. However, the best combinations of sward diversity and management intensity to achieve the above-mentioned ecosystem services are not fully known. To address …

In this report, a proof-of-concept is described for an admin dashboard which has been integrated with 'vertical farm ' installations. This dashboard allows the end-user to monitor, control and automate many such installations through a global dashboard with the primary objective to allow for large-scale …

Communication that fosters collective action is considered a key driver of transformational change. This study explores the role that cooperatives could play in transforming the current unsustainable food system toward sustainability. The focal point of the study is how communication processes of nonprofit …

Investigates the reasons why there is currently high resistance from the market regarding the rising concept of vertical farming. The report specializes in the ecotourist market in particular because vertical farming has the potential to expand within the scope of ecotourism.

My research investigated customers’ resistance and low willingness-to-pay towards Vertical Farming products and how the industry can break these barriers. Research showed how education and the experience economy can spread awareness about vertical farming products and create engagement with customers. …

Many agriculture problems remain nowadays concerning the future of humanity. The world population will increase more and more, and the fertile lands will decrease with the city’s expansions. Rural depopulation already began, and the carbon food print of the food is no longer an issue. Pollution is one …

High-tech horticulture production methods (such as vertical farming, hydroponics and other related technology possibilities), combined with evolving market side possibilities (consumer’s willingness to pay for variety, food safety and security), are opening new ways to create and deliver value. In this …

Vertical farming is a promising new technology for increasing crop yields per square meter. However, little research has been done so far in people's perception of this technology. The aim of this project was to gain a better understanding of consumers' attitude on small scale vertical farming at home. …