Balancing urban growth and green solutions: Rooftop hydroponic farming in the Czech Republic

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F46747885%3A24310%2F25%3A00013678" target="_blank" >RIV/46747885:24310/25:00013678 - isvavai.cz</a>

Nalezeny alternativní kódy

RIV/46747885:24520/25:00013678

Výsledek na webu

<a href="http://10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-009" target="_blank" >http://10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-009</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-009" target="_blank" >10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-009</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Balancing urban growth and green solutions: Rooftop hydroponic farming in the Czech Republic

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The logistics sector has become an integral component of the urban fabric, significantly influencing the gateway areas of cities. In Central Europe, the rapid expansion of warehouse infrastructure has been particularly notable, with the total net warehouse area reaching 59 million square meters in 2023. This development contributes to the formation of urban heat islands, which adversely impact the microclimate of nearby cities, exacerbating environmental challenges. The need for sustainable solutions to balance urban not only logistics growth with environmental preservation is increasingly urgent. This article explores the benefits and challenges of rooftop hydroponic farming through a case study conducted in July and August 2024 in the Czech Republic. The presented research is based on the students’ project “Lettuce on the roof” that integrates advanced hydroponic technology with the local rooftop environment and market conditions, contributing to sustainability, food security, and urban resilience. Key findings demonstrate that the hydroponic farm effectively reduced roof and surrounding temperatures, enhancing thermal regulation and building energy efficiency. The project achieved several months production of lettuce and herbs, with a short and efficient distribution chain ensuring fresh produce reached customers quickly. However, logistical complexities and the maintenance requirements of the selected concept present challenges, highlighting areas for improvement. These results underscore the potential of rooftop hydroponics as a viable urban agriculture solution, although future research should address operational scalability and optimization financial strategies for long-term sustainability.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Balancing urban growth and green solutions: Rooftop hydroponic farming in the Czech Republic

Popis výsledku anglicky

The logistics sector has become an integral component of the urban fabric, significantly influencing the gateway areas of cities. In Central Europe, the rapid expansion of warehouse infrastructure has been particularly notable, with the total net warehouse area reaching 59 million square meters in 2023. This development contributes to the formation of urban heat islands, which adversely impact the microclimate of nearby cities, exacerbating environmental challenges. The need for sustainable solutions to balance urban not only logistics growth with environmental preservation is increasingly urgent. This article explores the benefits and challenges of rooftop hydroponic farming through a case study conducted in July and August 2024 in the Czech Republic. The presented research is based on the students’ project “Lettuce on the roof” that integrates advanced hydroponic technology with the local rooftop environment and market conditions, contributing to sustainability, food security, and urban resilience. Key findings demonstrate that the hydroponic farm effectively reduced roof and surrounding temperatures, enhancing thermal regulation and building energy efficiency. The project achieved several months production of lettuce and herbs, with a short and efficient distribution chain ensuring fresh produce reached customers quickly. However, logistical complexities and the maintenance requirements of the selected concept present challenges, highlighting areas for improvement. These results underscore the potential of rooftop hydroponics as a viable urban agriculture solution, although future research should address operational scalability and optimization financial strategies for long-term sustainability.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

E & M EKONOMIE A MANAGEMENT>

ISSN

1212-3609

e-ISSN

—

Svazek periodika

28

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

3

Stát vydavatele periodika

CZ - Česká republika

Počet stran výsledku

16

Strana od-do

144-159

Kód UT WoS článku

001597492300003

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105016637282