The economic crisis currently in Greece has led to adverse health impacts as people are more frequently choosing inexpensive foods over fresh vegetables. Local residents of Thessaloniki would like to participate in urban agriculture to grow their own fresh vegetables, but suitable land is scare in this densely populated metropolis. We evaluated balcony hydroponics within Thessaloniki, in collaboration with Dr. Athanasios Gertsis of Perrotis College. Utilizing an iterative, human-centered design approach, we devised three hydroponic systems that are cost, time and space efficient. These designs provide potential users with a variety of options regarding aesthetics and function.

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Creator

• Esco, Erin Paige
• Ouellette, Lily Marie
• Bray, Devon Michael
• Burr, Alexandra Mary

Subject

• Industry
• Sustainability
• Well-Being
• Food
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042816-040051

Keyword

• Public health
• Agriculture

Advisor

• Hersh, Robert
• Bulled, Nicola

Year

• 2016

Center

• Thessaloniki, Greece Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Perrotis College, American Farm School

Date created

• 2016-04-28

Location

• Thessaloniki

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright