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Database research record2023·United States (Lincoln)

Growing interiors – cultivating urban biophilic environments

Kendra Locklear Ordia

Interiors Design Architecture and Culture

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This essay presents a case study of an indoor vertical farm in the historic urban core of Lincoln, Nebraska, as a form of urban agriculture. It functions as an adaptive reuse model for existing buildings, creating a spatial ecosystem for localized plant-based food production. This approach aims to enhance urban food resiliency and reconnect communities with their food.