Instead of simply draining water from one level to the next, this urban aquaponic scheme incorporates the use of vertical growing areas to maximize production and economy. The skylights are designed to take advantage of helpful thermal gain in the winter, but to deflect unwanted thermal gain in the summer, further heightening the energy efficiency of the building. Any supplemental heating or lighting needed will be powered by photovoltaics positioned on the roof. Ecotect was used to analyze the light efficiency of the space.
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