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Database research record2022·Global

Serre en toiture : Une Perspective Financière

Scattareggia, Florent, Ancion, Nicolas, Jijakli, Haissam, Crutzen, Nathalie

Open Repository and Bibliography (University of Liège)

Urban Farm DB summary

This article discusses rooftop greenhouses (RTGs) as a potential solution to global land consumption and increasing food demand. RTGs utilize existing urban roof space, avoiding competition for land, and can form synergies with supporting buildings by using waste heat, CO2, urine, and rainwater, offering environmental benefits. Additionally, urban farming, including RTGs, can provide employment and educational opportunities in urban areas.