The studio-based architecture in Barcelona, “Forward Thinking Architecture”, It has devised a system of crop over the sea called F.R.A (Floating Responsive Agriculture), for submission to the city of Singapore, according to the study exposes itself on its website.
The design provides a series of floating vertical crops, constructed of scaffold floors aspect of a loop, for more light. All mounted on a light enough structure to stay afloat, and strong to support seasonal storms Singapore, which is almost in the line of Ecuador.
Thus, large cities with shortage of land can grow their own vegetables on vertical structures, also they manage the process automatically.
The proposal of the Barcelona architects is contemplated that each of these infrastructures is connected with the other, and markets, adapting its production to the specific needs of the city.
A subsidiary of JAPA, a think tank, Forward Thinking Architecture proposes that the floating sensitive agriculture can help alleviate food shortages.
Based on existing floating fish farms in Singapore, concept comprises floating structures network with a loop configuration that are equipped with full rotating racks lettuce, broccoli, col, spinach and other crops that can be grown throughout the year.
The loop design helps maximize the amount of sunlight that is available and creates an attractive aesthetic that will not deter the surrounding landscape. This is important because the farms will be installed next to the city in the aquatic environment, where people often congregate during their leisure hours.
Using hydroponics, will allow these floating farms also help conserve water, as most of vertical farming systems, Despite being out of one increases the probability of evaporation.