"Future Farm is a modular vertical farming system designed by Qing Duan for integration within urban architecture, proposing a model where buildings function as hydro-ecological systems. Rainwater is collected, filtered, and redistributed to support plant growth and domestic needs, establishing a closed-loop water cycle that combines sustainable agriculture with everyday city life. The project incorporates public greenhouse spaces, shared kitchens, rooftop farms, and educational zones to enable collective care, learning, and interaction with urban farming processes."
"The speculative proposal addresses urban challenges such as food insecurity and water scarcity by merging living, farming, and community engagement within a single architectural framework. Its vertical farming modules, inspired by tree-like forms, guide water flow, sunlight access, and seasonal planting cycles. Each module manages rainwater collection and greywater filtration while redistributing resources efficiently throughout the system. all images courtesy of Qing Duan Architecture serves as active participant in ecological processes"
Future Farm, designed by Qing Duan, is a modular vertical farming system integrated into urban architecture that treats buildings as hydro-ecological systems. Rainwater is collected, filtered, and redistributed to support plants and domestic needs, creating a closed-loop water cycle that combines sustainable agriculture with daily city life. The design includes public greenhouses, shared kitchens, rooftop farms, and educational zones to enable collective care, learning, and social interaction. Tree-inspired vertical modules guide water flow, sunlight access, and seasonal planting. Prototyping with recycled acrylic and resin informed light transmission, modular connections, and human-scale adaptability. Exhibitions and awards recognized its ecological infrastructure integration.
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