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In a study to be published in the Journal of
Environmental Psychology, researchers show
that the mere presence of plants in an office
setting boosts one’s ability to maintain attention. Scientists have also shown that exposure
to naturalistic environments, such as those
with much foliage, has regenerative effects for
directed attention.
(Source: www.scientificamerican.com)
From Meat Packing to Vertical Farming
One of Chicago’s most interesting real estate deals
of the past year was a former meatpacking facility
in Back-of-the-Yards acquired to be converted into a
vertical farm. Developer John Edel acquired the four
story building in July with plans to convert it into a
vertical farm using aquaponics grow beds indoors
and a greenhouse on the roof. In addition to the farm,
Edel’s vision for the 93,500 square foot building calls
for a brewery. According to a Chicago Reader article
from August, Edel ultimately wants the building to be
zero net energy, meaning that he’ll harness energy
from one process to power another.
(Source: http://chicago.curbed.com)
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Maximum Yield USA | May 2011