The paper investigates the convergence between nature and architecture, analyzing the phenomenon of vertical farms as an architectural manifestation of specific contemporary trends. These high-rise buildings are functional for agriculture while also exhibiting sustainability features, such as the reduction of supply chains and land consumption.
The issue is articulated through four areas: the origin of the tall building as a symbolic expression and its contemporary evolution; above-ground agriculture in relation to classical macroeconomic categories since the 1700s; and three case studies of experimental vertical farms (Skyfarm, Farmscraper, and Farmhouse), interpreted as possible origins of new architectural types. In conclusion, a critical analysis of the potential urban impacts of vertical farms is conducted based on the concept of the right to food.
Basso, Sara & Bisiani, Thomas & Martorana, Pierluigi & Venudo, Adriano. (2023). Vertical farm. New architectures and cities from the forms of agriculture. 141-152. 10.19229/2464-9309/13122023.