URBAN FARMING CENTER (Jadibuti, Kathmandu, Nepal)

Abstract

Cities are developing all over the world. All of us are familiar with rapid urbanization and its effects. The rapid turning of arable land into build forms is inevitable in future. What method id feasible beyond traditional land farming? What contribution can architecture provide to sustain the food production with respect to the growing population and depleting arable land? “Urban farming” is the only way to go considering sustainable urban development. Hence “Urban Farming Center”. Urban farming center is a farming complex that aim towards providing healthy organic produce to the growing urban population by utilizing new methods of farming such as hydroponics, aeroponics or aquaponics. Aiming to produce more in less land, vertical farming techniques are used. Addition to that on site market and cafes ensures minimum produce travel distance. Also the building both natural and artificial lighting for more energy efficiency incorporating green walls as well as terrace farming to tie in the zest of traditional farming. Overall design includes vertical food production with market and small outdoor cafes for a vibrant space within the urban settlement. Various case studies are done to achieve the better outcome, however the approach has been new in context of Nepal. The studies are done conglomerating the different components and places of essential for the project. As the concept has been approached to include various spaces the circulation is emphasized.