CONTEXT
+ Being in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico allows the building to have access to sun in all directions.
+ Can be easily accessed by ship, which is how the majority of our produce is transported.
+ Climate Zone 9 is an ideal climate for growing a full range of produce
+ Gulf winds at 27 mph is ideal for wind turbines. Wind turbines in this location can
provide more than enough energy to power this vertical farm.
STRUCTURE
+ Exterior warren trusses support the floor overhang from structure below
+ Interior vierendeel trusses brace interior building while allowing people to pass through
MATERIAL
+ Recycled steel trusses
+ Glass
+ Concrete
FORM
+ Monolithic
+ Vertically staggered levels to add variety and playfulness
+ Vast central openings allow daylight and air to filter through
SENSATION
+ Seeing rows and rows of beautiful green produce.
+ Smelling the fresh oxygen given off by the plants.
+ Picking a ripe strawberry from one of the vertical farm trays. Feeling the firm, yet bumpy skin in hand.
+ Tasting a juicy ripe strawberry that is ready to be packaged and shipped off.
+ Hearing the ships below being loaded with shipping containers full of fresh produce.
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