MANIFESTO
CorVerd – Meaning “Green Heart” in Catalan, this name reflects both the agricultural focus and a commitment to sustaining the city’s green spaces and historical beauty.
This project is a vibrant intervention near Montjuïc, blending sustainable hydroponic farming with green corridors to foster community and enhance biodiversity. The Hydroponic Treehouse concept reimagines urban farming as a multi-level structure where hydroponic systems grow fresh herbs and greens for the community while creating visual pathways that immerse visitors in nature.
Transparent panels reveal root systems and water flows, offering a unique educational experience on sustainable agriculture.
The design thoughtfully integrates nesting areas and perches to support local birds, inviting them to inhabit the space. Their presence naturally fertilizes plants, creating a symbiotic cycle between fauna and flora that enriches the soil. Green corridors connect the site to Montjuïc’s landscape, forming a green network that attracts pollinators and supports a diverse ecosystem. By bringing together hydroponics, wildlife, and community, this project envisions a self-sustaining environment that not only serves local food needs but also promotes a healthy, ecologically rich urban habitat.
What is hydroponics + how does it work?
Hydroponics is a way of growing plants in nutrient water, instead of soil. The plant roots are completely submerged in water, instead of conventional farming where the roots are grown in soil.
PH LEVELS
Hydroponic nutrient products typically start with pH levels between 5.5 and 7.0, the optimal level for most crops.
TYPES OF HYDROPONICS
DWC SYSTEM
- In DWC the plant roots are submerged in a deep bucket of water (at least 1.5 ft deep).
- In DWC the nutrients are added to the water and the air is provided directly to the roots with an air pump or air stone.
WICK SYSTEM
- Wick hydroponic systems rely on absorbent materials such as perlite or vermiculite \packed around the roots of the plants.
- Nylon wicks help to draw the nutrient-rich water up to the plants.
EBB AND FLOW
- The ebb and flow style of a hydroponic garden relies on the calculated flooding and draining of the growing medium such as perlite.
NUTRIENT FILM TECHNOLOGY
- With nutrient film technology (NFT) hydroponic systems, the film refers to the thin layer of water that passes through the plants’ root systems as the water courses down a growing channel.
DRIP SYSTEM
- Drip hydroponic systems operate via a network of thin hoses that drip water directly onto the plants’ root bases.
AEROPONICS
- Imagine plants suspended in air, with nutrient-rich misted water bathing the roots of the plants—that’s the aeroponic system.
- Excess water then drips into a collection tray, where pumps pick it up again, send it through tubes, and mist it.
STATE OF ART
PASONA URBAN FARM – TOKOYO
VERTICAL HARVEST – WYOMING UNITED STATES
INFARM – BERLIN , GERMANY
HYDROPONICS SYSTEMS CHOOSEN AND TYPES OF YEILDS
COMPARISON OF HYDROPONICS FARMING METRICS
OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS FOR DIFFERENT HYDROPONICS SYSTEM
ALL THE INFERENCES FROM THE ANALYSIS REPRESENTED IN ONE DIAGRAM
CONTEXT ANALYSIS
CITY MAP
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS TIMELINE
HYSTORICAL CONTEXT AROUND THE SITE
Pictures below showcase green park areas nestled within historic stone and brick buildings, highlighting birds nesting on the facades and rooftops of structures. Images emphasize the ecological diversity of the area and the integration of nature with the historic architecture .
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL HABITAT AROUND THE SITE
SITE MAPS
CLIMATE ANALYSIS
TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY
SUN PATH DIAGRAM
RADIATION AT THE SITE
WHAT DO WE DO WITH ALL THIS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ?
PROBLEMATICS
OPPORTUNITIES
OBJECTIVES
