Affiliation:
1. Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Tel: (65) 62513928.
2. Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Tel: (65) 6516 3527, Fax: (65) 6779 3078.
Abstract
Burgeoning population and rapid urbanisation have contributed to two challenges facing cities today: food security and an increasing carbon footprint due to food imports. This paper examines the viability of rooftop farming in urban centres in Asia. A context-specific exploration—sited in Singapore—looks at the challenges of building integrated agriculture. Findings suggest that Singapore's public housing estates are suitable for rooftop farming. Implemented nationwide, such a scheme could result in a 700% increase in domestic vegetable production, satisfying domestic demand by 35.5%. Reducing food imports would also decrease Singapore's carbon footprint by 9,052 tonnes of emissions annually.
Subject
General Environmental Science,Geography, Planning and Development,Civil and Structural Engineering,Building and Construction,Architecture,Environmental Engineering,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Nature and Landscape Conservation,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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