Space10 a danish design lab supported by ikea has officially open sourced the growroom an artistic exploration of the incredible potential of urban farming the pavilion is sliced to provide optimal light and water flow for the weeks worth of herbs and vegetables it s capable of growing but also to create a serene shelter for anyone who steps inside.
Grow room plans ikea.
In october 2016 space10 ikea s external innovation hub launched the growroom a spherical structure that enables people to grow their own food in a local and sustainable manner.
This week space10 an ikea lab for futuristic solutions oriented designs released open source plans for the growroom a large multi tiered spherical garden designed to sustainably grow enough food for an entire neighborhood hoping to help spur local growing and sourcing space10 made the plans available for free on thursday.
Last week space10 made the plans available to anyone who wants to build their own circular farm.
The growroom is a spherical greenhouse an urban farm that stacks plants and greeneries tier upon tier and its design is open source everyone has access to the step by step guide to building it themselves.
It was merely a highly anticipated prototype at the time.
Back in october 2016 ikea s external innovation hub space10 announced the growroom a spherical structure that allows people to grow their own food locally and sustainably.
Last year we shared our excitement over the growroom a spherical and sustainable solution to urban farming designed by space10 a future living lab launched by ikea in 2015.
Space10 ikea s own lab that focuses on creating experimental product design collaborated with architects sine lindholm and mads ulrik husum to develop the open source plans for the growroom a multi tier spherical garden that offers ample space for growing plants and vegetables in outdoor areas with limited spaces.