Agrotopia is a Giant Rooftop Greenhouse Built Atop an Existing Building

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Takeaways:

  • In Belgium, Agrotopia is a greenhouse that was added to the roof of an agricultural market to create an urban food production centre.
  • The green house is divided into four climate zones which will allow producers to grow a variety of different fruits and vegetables.
  • Silos which store rainwater from the roof are set up at the foot of building and is used to irrigate the greenhouse while heating comes from residual heat from a nearby waste incinerator.

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