Urban farming is challenging. Limited space is one of the biggest barriers to growing fresh food as a city dweller – and it usually translates to limited yield. Yet, one Danish company is addressing the problem with their flatpack urban farm that houses vertical, hydroponically grown gardens. Human Habitat’s Impact Farm is designed to bring communities together by fighting “food deserts” and offering fulfilling employment.
With a production area of just 538 square feet, the Impact Farm can easily squeeze into tight, urban spaces. The flatpack design allows the unit to be shipped virtually anywhere so it can be used for both commercial and community needs. Mikkel Kjaer and Ronnie Markussen, who run Human Habitat, say the farm can be unpacked and installed in 10 days.