Monthly Archives: October 2009

Article written about Chris Jacobs and Vertical Farming

Posted on October 14, 2009 by chris

This fantastic article was published by and written by Green and Save and written by Steve Surman. Having had an article written about my involvement with the Vertical Farm movement was very flattering, and helped to shed some light on … Continue reading →

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New Rendering of Orignal Vertical Farm

Posted on October 14, 2009 by chris

The classic circular Vertical Farm design in a desert surrounding. All deliveries as well as the entrance are underground. Bottom floor of this farm would be a Produce Market. Modeled and rendered by Dean Fowler. Design, Chris Jacobs and Dean … Continue reading →

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Lumigrow Lighting System

Posted on October 14, 2009 by chris

This amazing new light from San Francisco based LumiGrow Inc. is quickly becoming the industry standard for high tech LED horticulture lighting solutions. I’ve read on many blogs and threads that this lighting system is very effective. The company has … Continue reading →

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Sonotube Aeroponic System

Posted on October 14, 2009 by chris

If a Sonotube could be fully waterproofed, then this system could work. Here’s a quickie design I banged out in Rhino – a 3d app I use.

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