Potential Use of Indoor Living Walls in Canadian Dwellings

Daria Smolova and Avi Friedman
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Daria Smolova: School of Architecture, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C2, Canada
Avi Friedman: Affordable Homes Research Group, School of Architecture, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C2, Canada

J, 2021, vol. 4, issue 2, 1-15

Abstract: Current social and environmental challenges have led to the rethinking of residential designs. Global warming, food insecurity, and, as a result, costly fresh produce are some of the causes of the reconsideration. Moreover, with obligatory isolation following the global COVID-19 pandemic, some are realizing the importance of nature and air quality in homes. This paper explores the potential integration of indoor living walls (ILWs) in Canadian homes for agricultural and air purification purposes. By reviewing a number of case studies, this paper investigates how the development of such walls can alter the traditional food production chain, while reducing environmental threats. The findings show that current indoor living wall practices can be transformed into a useful source of fresh food, and, to some degree, alter traditional food supply. They can also help in creating inexpensive methods of air purification.

Keywords: indoor living walls; vertical garden; urban agriculture; food production (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I1 I10 I12 I13 I14 I18 I19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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