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Here at [p3], we do Hydroponics in a special way: low-tech, in order to keep the price of the vegetables low & accessible, water-saving, transport-reducing, and space-saving (vertical instead of horizontal).
With these features, we create a wholistic approach to face the challenges of now and the future - placing sustainability and healthy living at its core.
Urban Farming has revolutionized in the past years and promises in many ways, a hope for the future.
Human action on our planet earth has not only increased our dependency on fossil fuels, and therefore, an increase in CO2 in the atmosphere, but traditional agriculture has also degraded our soils, caused water runoff, scarcity and an erosion on natural ecosystems, according to the Science Journal. Since biodiversity is essential for the circulation of nutrients and the storage of water for agriculture to be functional, the following question arises: How will food be produced in the future?
Currently, most people live in cities and the numbers are projected to grow even further in the future. This will, naturally, increase the demand on food production and supply chains; therefore, instead of increasing an unsustainable set of practices, new forms of food production based on integration and diversification should be now the focus, according to the German Advisory Council on Global Change, the WBGU.
With food grown within cities, there is no need for long-distance food distribution. This lowers the impact of large supply chains and since hydroponics is a form of soilless agriculture running on a closed water system, it consumes between 10 to 30 times less water than field-grown agriculture, according to recent research.
In addition, there is potential to reduce energy-intensive fertilizers if rural and urban food production systems are combined with the production of organic compost as a base for rich soils and liquid fertilizers. Hydroponics makes it possible for the fertilizers not absorbed by the roots to remain within a closed system, unlike traditional methods: where the left-over fertilizers would enter the ground soil, and therefore, negatively affecting a bigger ecosystem of our planet. It has also been proven, that green surfaces can cool down the average temperature within high-condensed cities in general, with greens acting as insulation, according to 2012 published research on the Energy Procedia Journal. This is why Hydroponics can be used for greening facades and rooftops!
Combine all of these reasons mentioned above with the beautiful aesthetics possible with the green leaves of the vegetables and these are just the beginning of what gets us excited about the future with Hydroponics!
We strongly believe in the investment of Hydroponics. It provides a wholistic approach, combining nutrition, aesthetics, sustainable concepts, a community-building approach for all ages, and even a relaxed atmosphere, where concentration to work and learn is even promoted.
At [p3], we encourage you to take your time, learn the science behind Hydroponics, do your research and then take the next step with us, and ask yourself, where would you like to see a Hydroponic system around you, at your home, office or favorite Cafe.
Due to our three in-house workshops (wood, electro & metall), we are able to build all Hydroponic-Systems ourselves, customizing capacity and size.
Here are the three main ways, we currently work with Hydroponics:
Hydroponics meets high-quality furniture: [p3]-Hydro-Möbel. The perfect solution for your welcome center at the office, at the headquarters, within restaurants, or at home
Hydroponics for Community-Development: Green Walls for Neighborhoods filled with sustainable vegetables
Hydroponics as a solution for Developing Countries: In Partnership with Global Food Garden
Contact: david.roesch@p3-werkstatt.de
For the past few years we have invested in the technology and benefits behind Hydroponics as we see it as a chance for the future.
Thanks to Deutsche Postcode Lotterie we were able to gain a lot of knowledge and experience. So we are able now to share the fun and knowledge with you. The goal of the workshops is to share our knowledge and to encourage discussion on healthy living and sustainable solutions.
Read more about our workshop topics here.
You are interested? Send a request to david.roesch@p3-werkstatt.de
A great thank you goes to our sponsors and partners who make the construction and development of our hydroponic system possible.
Whether you would like to make a statement with [p3] and order your next statement furniture piece involving Hydroponics or would like to book a tour or a discussion session, feel free to contact us!
David Rösch
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