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Agroproductive buildings: vertical farm as a sustainable model of urban agriculture

Lady L. S Gundim, Renata Priore Lima

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This article investigates the benefits of vertical farms as a sustainable food production model in cities, using a literature review and a case study of Pink Farms in São Paulo/SP, Brazil. Results indicate benefits such as energy and land use optimization, but also highlight ecological, social, and landscape limitations.