Smart City Rooftop Farming

Roofs as producers of energy, food and good urban climate

Rooftop Garden Science Tower Graz

Credit: JOANNEUM RESEARCH/Marx

The use of urban roof areas is on the rise worldwide and counteracts the sealing of surfaces on the ground. With the project "Smart City Rooftop Farming" at a height of 60 m on the roof of the Science Tower Graz, JR LIFE aims to show a best practice example of sustainable food production on urban roof surfaces as an integrative approach for cities to adapt to climate change.

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