Vertical Farm Institute is a multidisciplinary team driven by the belief in doing what's right for the environment. They are supported by a strong network of experts and are dedicated to the development of new building typologies for urban vertical food production. Their mission is to radically reduce land, water, and energy consumption.

At Vertical Farm Institute, their core team consists of architects, engineers, plant physiologists, and artists who possess a wide spectrum of knowledge essential for the development and implementation of new building typologies for vertical farms. They are constantly working on feasibility studies for food production on a building and urban level.

Vertical Farming, as defined by Vertical Farm Institute, is a highly industrialized year-round cultivation method adaptable for multiple crop types. Their goal is to optimize plant growth by focusing on the verticalized building typology, program, and functions. The building itself plays a crucial role in the urban ecosystem and must incorporate elements of the food sector that are currently spatially detached on a global scale, leading to excessive energy consumption.

Vertical farms provide numerous benefits to our ecosystem. They require only a fraction of the land area used in traditional farming and can produce food regardless of weather conditions, thanks to innovative building envelopes, irrigation systems, and lighting methods. In addition, Vertical Farm Institute views materials and resources as recirculating systems, ensuring the efficient use of waste and reducing environmental impact.

Vertical Farm Institute also aims to bring back the practice of producing food where it is consumed. Through local and regional food production, they restore the relationship between consumers and their food, promoting organic, fresh produce right within the city.

As the vertical farming industry grows, new professions and jobs emerge in cultivation, plant supply and technology, harvesting and processing, and sales and catering. Inclusive projects are already successfully implemented, and the potential for reimagining public spaces and stimulating local economies is limitless.

Vertical Farm Institute recognizes the challenges we face in creating sustainable cities for the future. However, they approach these challenges with enthusiasm, confidence, and energy. By joining Vertical Farm Institute, you have the opportunity to be part of a movement that brings fresh and sustainable food production to urban areas.