Essays about: "aquaponics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the word aquaponics.

  1. 11. A circular production of fish and vegetables in Guatemala : An in-depth analysis of the nitrogen cycle in the Maya Chay aquaponic systems

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Erik Björn; [2018]
    Keywords : Aquaponics; Nitrogen balance; Nitrogen cycle; Nitrification; Denitrification; Akvaponi; kvävebalans; kvävecykel; nitrifikation; denitrifikation;

    Abstract : This study was done with the aim of deepening the understanding of the Maya Chay aquaponic systems. To meet the aim, a literature study on aquaponics, with an emphasis on the nitrogen metabolism in such systems, was conducted. READ MORE

  3. 12. RIVERCITY flowing right, AquaFo(A)rming a new center of production in the borders of Gothenburg and Partille

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Elva Nano; [2018]
    Keywords : urban farming; urban food production; urban transformation; food technology; aquaponincs; urban design; Gothenburg urbanization; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Sweden has the reputation of being one of the most sustainable and innovative countries in the world, when it comes to environment-related technology. However, the ecological footprint rates indicate, that Swedes are currently living lifestyles that would require the equivalent of four Earth-like planets to sustain. READ MORE

  4. 13. Sun Tunnel

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Nicodemus Mattsson; [2018]
    Keywords : sun; underground; industrial; Hydroponics; Aquaponics; Wood; Railway; Tracks; Daylight;

    Abstract : This thesis project aims to repurpose an abandoned railway tunnel in Eriksdalslunden, Stockholm into an experimental activity/farming center for the purpose of teaching people of all ages different farming methods. The learning center implements exciting farming techniques such as aquaponics, where plants get their nutrients from live fish. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Growing City

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Richard Almenius; [2016]
    Keywords : urban planning; sustainable urban design; redevelopment area; brownfield; farming; urban farming; food miles; food supply chain; freight; housing; aquaponics; production; London; Greenwich Peninsula; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : London is a large city, yet it’s almost entirely dependent on food from outside the city. The city imports 80 percent of its food, and much of it from abroad. Food is being transported longer and longer distances and these food miles (from producer to consumer) comes with great concerns about local and global sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 15. Implementation of a Biogas-system into Aquaponics : Determination of minimum size of aquaponics and costs per kWh of the produced energy

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Julia Gigliona; [2015]
    Keywords : Aquaponics; Biogas;

    Abstract : Aquaponics might be one solution to produce food in a more sustainable way in the future. Aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics in a way that the disadvantages of one system become the advantages of the other one. READ MORE