Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront issues of food security. This qualitative study expands on the concept of urban farming by developing an interior design model that promotes habits for long-term food security. A case study analysis revealed design patterns in urban and alternative farming that have the potential to impact the methods of educating the community on scalable sustainable agriculture and long-term food security. These design patterns provide insight for urban planners, apartment and condominium developers, and individual residents living without access to private green spaces. This study demonstrates how urban farming can be scaled to fit the needs of a development or individual. This design model has the capability of educating urban residents and public officials on the future of urban food production and the need for innovative and approachable methods to sustain the growing city populace, even during uncertain times.
Presenters
Tonya D MillerAssistant Professor, Department of Interior Architecture and Design, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Food Security, Pandemic, Interior, Urban Farming
