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As one of the most densely populated cities in China, Shenzhen has been dealing with a sudden population boom for years now, leaving urban planners scrambling for innovative building designs that manage resources and space more efficiently. There have been a few unusual proposals, but the latest design from French architectural firm, Vincent Callebaut Architects, probably takes the cake. The group recently revealed its concept for "Asian Cairns," a series of six sustainable buildings that resemble a stack of pebbles and produce their own food... Continue Reading Self-sustaining "farmscrapers" proposed for Shenzhen
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Tags: Agriculture, Building and Construction, China, Sustainable, Vertical Farming
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As one of the most densely populated cities in China, Shenzhen has been dealing with a sudden population boom for years now, leaving urban planners scrambling for innovative building designs that manage resources and space more efficiently. There have been a few unusual proposals, but the latest design from French architectural firm, Vincent Callebaut Architects, probably takes the cake. The group recently revealed its concept for "Asian Cairns," a series of six sustainable buildings that resemble a stack of pebbles and produce their own food... Continue Reading Self-sustaining "farmscrapers" proposed for Shenzhen
Section: Architecture
Tags: Agriculture, Building and Construction, China, Sustainable, Vertical Farming
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