Polydome Concept Overview V.3 During the development of the Polydome concept we continuously evaluated what repercussions our decisions might have on the practical aspects of a functioning greenhouse. Polydome is an entirely different way of thinking about agricultural production and we have explored how this approach could translate into a more exciting and better performing food production facility. While not the focus of this project, which is on the development of the bio-ecological arrangement of the polyculture system itself, we have played a bit with the possible physical designs for the greenhouse, some of which are shown throughout this report. A Polydome greenhouse could potentially look something like the image to the left, where different ecological elements come together in a spatially efficient and exciting environment. This building could possibly house a variety of functions in addition to agricultural production. In this image, the hydroponic system is shown suspended above the temperate zone, oriented in a radial pattern so to have minimal impact on crops with high light demand. The underside of the channels can also be affixed with reflective mirrors or supplemental lighting. The plants in the hydro system float on platforms that can be rerouted much like in a postal system, each one using an RFID chip to ‘find its way.’ A central station sees the plants coming by for regular checkups and whenever harvesting is required. On the ground level, the aquaponic fish system winds through the temperate section, collecting filtered drainage water from the watering of the soil. In the rear of the image, the central processing and logistics section sits on the north side. Beyond that is the tree-zone, which can be sectioned off easily for seasonal chilling. Polydome: High Performance Polyculture Systems 25 Pagina 24
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