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URBAN FEEDS
BLENDING ARCHITECTURE & AGRICULTURE TO FEED
OUR CITIES FUTURES
UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN THESIS SUBMITTED IN FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS OF STUDIO 4B
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND ENVIRMENTAL POLICY
Thesis Question
Can the introduction of Urban Agriculture help feed the demands of our
FIGURE 0.1 : SKETCH BY Frits Ahlefeldt BLENDING ARCHITECTURE AND AGRICULTURE (2017)
FIGURE 0.1 : SKETCH OF CHOCOLATE FACTORY PROJECT BY URBAN FARMS 2020
Thesis Statment
“One must eat, one must have shelter” – Philip Johnson
Architecture and Agriculture are two necessities for our society to
function. They are two sciences which have rich histories and have been
practiced since the beginning of civilisation. Both have developed into
uniquely different sectors, led by unconnected philosophies. However,
they both serve the same purpose-Survival.
In recent years with a constantly growing global population, we have
seen a demand for housing and food like never before in history. This
coupled with economic incentives has caused a rapid growth in the
intensive use of land for infrastructure and agriculture. To add to this,
resources, has had a knock-on effect to the health of our planet and its
ecosystems. These actions of over farming and fast-tracking development
have resulted in the likes of global warming, water shortages and the risk
These horrifying results have fuelled a green movement within our society,
forcing the food production industry to become “greener” to meet
the demands of a now more eco-conscious customer. The traditional
approaches to architecture and agriculture are now being questioned,
we have designed the urban environment without the perspective of
unsustainable use of land and natural resources.
our cities with the mindset of feeding them, could we reverse some of
of urban agriculture to the built environment within Dublin and discusses
the growth in the sector within recent time. The paper discusses the
have been achieved when it is implemented with a strategic plan. The
on two proposals to implement urban agriculture within the Dublin; in the
Dublin Docklands and on the UCD campus.
Executive Summary This Thesis poses the question of whether Urban Agriculture can help feed the demands This Thesis begins with researching the topic of Urban Agriculture. In which it discusses the Having Gained a strong understanding of Urban Argcultire and Pasture Argcultire, this thesis then turns to site selection. Here the thesis continues in focus on the Docklands and Sandymount. The thesis starts by analysis both sites. Focusing a range of effecting factors. Taking inspira- tion from this analysis, the thesis looks to produce two interventions. Each Intervention will be followed through from concept to proposal.
Contents
Question 5. Analysis of the non - physical landscape
Thesis Statement 5.1 Analysis of food the production system within Ireland
5.2 Analysis of the dietery requirements for a person
Exective Summary 5.2 Analysis of Dublin bay past, present and future
Landscape Research 6. Analysis of Selected Sites
1. The Problem 6.1 History of the Docklands
6.2 Analysis of general Docklands area
1.1 Preface
6.3 Analysis of specific buildings
1.2 Fact Checking the issues
6.4 Analysis of selected example building
2. The Topic 6.5 Climate of the Docklands
6.6 Food possibilities for growing
2.1 What is “Urban Agriculture” and why do we need it ? 6.7 History of Sandymount
2.2 Different Types of Urban Agriculture 6.8 Analysis of general Area
2.3 Benefits of Urban Agriculiture 6.9 Analysis of effecting areas
2.4 History of Urban Agriculture 6.10 Sea Swimming Culture within Dublin
2.5 Urban Argiculture in Ireland 6.11 Overview Oyster life cycle
6.12 Analysis of beach and water
3. The Solution 7. Concepts
3.1 Why Ireland is perfect for Urban Argiculture
3.2 My Sites and Intentions 7.1 Docklands
3.3 Conclusion 7.2 Sandymount
STUDIO 4B 8. Proposals
4. Development of Idea from landscape Research 8.1 Docklands
8.2 Sandymount
4.1 Analysis of greater Dublin Landscape
4.1 Site Selection 9. Conclusion
Landscape research LANDSCAPE RESEARCH
The Problem
“URBAN FEEDS “
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH THESIS OUTLINING THE WORK OF SEMESTER 1 2020 1.1 Preface
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND ENVIRMENTAL POLICY
When the Covid-19 pandemic became a global issue, all our worlds
genuinely vulnerable and we questioned if our basic needs in society
could always be meet. In these early weeks of the pandemic countless
questions arose to how our society was to function safely. Globally we
quickly shut everything down and locked ourselves away to limit the
spread of the virus. This abrupt change affected supply chains and with
that highlighted the fragility of the global food supply chain and the
issue of food security.
Having grown up on a farm, I have always had a great interest in the
production of our food. That coupled with years of playing high level
representee sport helped me to develop an interest in nutrition. I have
always been very conscious of what I was putting into my body and where
it was sourced. Studies have shown how we fuel ourselves has a direct
effect on how we feel and perform daily. For the most part this idea of
healthy eating has become common knowledge, which has resulted in
our society now leaning towards healthy food options. This new demand
has caused a revolution in food business with companies having to import
more produce from all over the world to stay competitive. To meet these
farming. Corporate farming is part of agri-business. It is typically farming
quite often had a negative effect on the surrounding ecosystems, due
to the natural resources needed to run these farms. The food produced
on many of these farms is often produced for selling to a global market.
This means the local community may not even eat any of the produced
urban areas has eaten away at our natural landscapes and resources
while also creating a divide between consumer and producer.
Identifying the issues of food security, loss of natural resources and the
broken connection between farmer and consumer, I turned to the topic
how strategically blending the built environment with agriculture
practices on under-utilised spaces in our cities, we may be able to
address the above issues.
THE PROBLEM
1.2 Fact Checking The Issues
Food security
Ireland is renowned for its green and nutrient-rich landscapes, coupled with a strong
agriculture history. However, there is a perception that the agriculture business adds
more to the economy then it actually does. In 2016 it accounted to near 10% of the
national economy (Teagasc,2016). However, the most surprising statistic is that Ire-
9.5% (Teagasc,2016). This is just a small highlight on how dependant we are on other
Loss of landscapes and natural resources
It is no secret that our cities are growing. In additition agriculture is using “70% of all
freshwater and 50% of all fertile land and causes around 25% of all man-made CO2
emissions. It is also linked to catastrophic biodiversity loss especially through land
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cies over the last 50 years alone” (EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From
Sustainable Food Systems, 2019)
Loss of connection between consumer and producer
lifestyle has promoted convenience eating, where food is prepared commercially in
a ready to eat format. A study by the food standard agency in the UK demonstrated
that people are worried that this quick access to food has caused a disconnect
between people and their food. (Victoria White,2018)
The Topic
THE TOPIC 2.1 What is Urban Agriculture? And why do we need it? “Urban agriculture refers to agricultural practices in urban areas and their surrounding regions (peri-urban), and is a centralized operation involving horticulture, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and other practices for producing fresh food or other agricultural products.” (Plant factory, 2016). Urban Agriculture is no new magic phenomenon, it has been in operation since the begining of urban development. Urban agriculture still entails all the same basic principles of growing a crop or raising an animal that its rural counterpart does. Though is limited with the constraints of an “There are many different approaches to urban agriculture, including ground-level farming, rooftop farming, hydroponics, greenhouses and other new technologies. Urban agriculture has the potential to produce food for local consumption, especially perishables and high-value horticultural crops.”( Plant factory, 2016). The stereotypical idea of urban agriculture is that of allotment gardens, which add added to our cities by 2030, Urban agriculture is now being suggested as a possible solution to feed the masses as we try to balance feeding our growing population and saving our planet reasources. It is estimated that “15 to 20 percent of the cities and save water, 2019). We have precedences that it can work. The success of and it impledmention of urban agriculture in the city has created greater food security and a fresher products. It has also had effects on socio-economic factors, such as prices of real estate and creating new industries with the city. This is due in part to the fact that the government supplies grants for the planting of certain crops. The government supplies these grants to indicate how the area is perceived (i.e., rice is seen as a poverty crop and the planting of fruit is seen richer . So, the government gives a greater amount for the planting of fruits.) This is done with the idea of effecting tourism and the overall perception of the city. However, it also has created a personal connection between people in the city and its food. (The dynamics of urban agriculture in Hanoi, Vietnam , 2010) . In the developed countries we have began to see it implemented in other ways in the private sector. In London we have seen world war two bunkers converted to underground urban farms and with the use of hydroponics have created upmarket and nutrient rich salads. (Can Urban agriculture feed growing, cities and save water, 2019). have both from the planets and a cities local communities perspective, while also working within the economic and space constraints normally perceived with Urban agriculture.
2.2 Different Types of Urban Agriculture THE TOPIC Backyard Gardens Backyard gardening is potentially the most well-known urban agriculture. Backyard gardening is simply growing food on your own property primarily for your own use. This helps supply your household with the freshest vegetables or fruits and is regarded as a healthy way of living. Survival Garden Survival gardens converting a limited space into a garden in which you can practice agriculture within having to pay any major fees. The idea of a survival garden is to converting a skip into a garden. Forest gardening Forest gardening is managing a small forest or woodland to provide food or materials. Forest garden also usie the land under the trees to plant crops. This soil is normally nutrient rich compared to other soil within city. It also can help protect the woodland in years to come. Green house A green house give producers the chance to grow all year around. A green house protects plants from the cold and helps to keep them at a certain temperature and environment. They are used at all scales from residential to mass commercial use. Rooftop gardens and making them functional. Rooftop gardens not only help produce food but also help purify the air within cities. Green walls walls are a great way of using water run off on buildings in a functional manner. Vertical farms Vertical farming is the practice of growing food in vertically stacked layers in a and has the smallest carbon footprint of all the types of urban agriculture. Animal husbandry to be smaller animals, such as chickens, rabbits and even if goats. However, some Urban beekeeping eco systems and can be great pollinators for the city. Aquaponics tanks) and hydroponics (growing plants in water). It circulates the nutrient rich water to overhanging hydroponic grown plant. It allows the sustainable production of a protein source along with plants.
THE TOPIC 2.3 Benefits of Urban Agriculture multi-functional way to tackle the issue of stormwater. A SUDS system which you can eat with the use of aquaponics or green walls. The introduction of urban agriculture can also play a role in lessening the carbon footprint in your own household or your cities overall carbon footprint. It lessens the dependence on large corparte farming. Urban agriculture also reduces the emission damage done from food transportion. opportunity for the development new habitats for animals within the city. can be introduced in both the small scale and large scale. Urban agriculture in a city can also help create new industries within the city i.e. tourism and small scale food production. It can allow individuals to leverage their property and use it generate In some countries we have seen a government introduce a grant system. This promotes people to start urban agriculture themselves and can be a cheap way for the government to tackle the urban agriculture issues without having to spend all the capital themselves.
THE TOPIC 2.4 History of Urban Agriculture The perception of Urban Agriculture is that it is a 21st century idea. However, it has dates to 3500 BC in the ancient civilisation of Mesopotamia. Where farmers set small patches of land aside for farming inside the city walls. In 2500 BC during the time of ancient Egypt we saw urban agriculture progress, where it was no longer just used to grow fruit and nuts, but now also integrated in holy spaces and tombs, with the belief it would feed them in the afterlife. Urban Agriculture then sees another progression in 1100 BC during the time Chinampas. The Chinampas were man made islands, they were built up from the nutrient rich soil that was dug up in the making of the Aztec cities and signature gardens would feed whole cities. It “is still practiced in certain suburban areas in Urban Agriculture also played a major role within world war two. Most supplies were being sent to those at war. This resulted in the English, German, Australian and American governments promoting a campaign called “victory gardens” or “war gardens”. This campaign allowed citizens to create gardens on public land. The results from these public gardens lessened the strain on the food supply during the war. The gardens were also used as a method to boost morale and patriotism. It is estimated that these “victory gardens” in the USA were responsible for about 43% of vegetables produced in the year of 1943. Today Japan is seen a leader in the world of urban agriculture. Cities such as Tokyo in the form of green roofs, Which act as rice patties on top of buildings. The food produced has estimated to have fed 700,000 people within the city as well as creating community engagement with the city and its food.
THE TOPIC 2.5 Urban Agriculture in Ireland Ireland is a nation that has a rich agriculture history. However, as a nation we to take off in Ireland during the early 20th century, this was due to rapid growth in the Irish cities such as a Dublin. Allotments were immensely popular in the working-class community, as a way of trying to add variation to their diets and the strong community aspect that came with it. They have been recorded to have started in Dublin in 1910 and Cork in 1917. (Stuart Lang,2020) Allotments were originally introduced in Ireland by the Vacant Land Cultivation Society. This was a charitable organisation, which was made up of a group of young social workers. The objective of the Vacant Land Cultivation Society was to lend land donated by the Dublin City Council to young families to help feed their communities. This land would be donated till the Dublin City Council needed to call back on it for other uses. Originally in 1910 there was 23 allotments donated in locations such as Clontarf, The Coombe and The Pigeon House. This number rose as the Vacant land cultivation society grew in popularity. This popularity was due to the hard times Ireland found itself in during the power struggle with the United Kingdom. The allotments were seen as a social welfare to the working class people of Dublin to help them feed themselves and engage in an outdoor social activity. The atmosphere of these allotments is best captured in an article written by the Irish times published in 1916. “Practical proof of the success of the Vacant Land Cultivation Society was was opened at the Leo Hall Inchicore, by the Right Hon. T. W. Russell. It was representative of all the plot-holders. Massive cabbages from the allotments at The Pigeon House road, huge onions from the Inchicore plots, burly potatoes collection of garden produce which was a revelation to those not familiar with the activities of the Society. It was twofold tribute to their success and to the industry and application of the plot holders, many of them struggling working men.” (The Irish Times, September 18, 1916:04)
THE TOPIC
The Vacant Land Cultivation society continued to grow to the point in 1920 when
it was recorded they had 626 different allotment sites. At this stage a power strug-
gle commenced between the society and the department of agriculture and
shows that allotment sites still continued to grow till around the time of 1950. Be-
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permarket was introduced to Ireland. The introduction of supermarkets changed
the perspective of the Irish on urban agriculture, as growing your own food was
then stigmatised as a poor persons game. (Uncovering the plot: Investigating Ur-
ban Agriculture in Dublin, 2008)
In the past 10 years Ireland has seen a renewed interest in the world of urban
agriculture in Ireland. This has been led by people moving towards a healthier
lifestyle and wanting to incorporate organic food into their diets. This has seen a
revival in allotments in Dublin with new sites opening in the city. This paired with
the successes of start ups such as the “Urban farm” and “Cork Rooftop Farms”.
Both practices incorporate a range of different urban agriculture techniques and
urban agriculture in Ireland.
“Urban Farm” was founded by Andrew Douglas. It was created for the purpose
of researching and disseminate knowledge on urban agriculture, circular econo-
my, food sharing & waste management. “Urban Farm” works in an array of small
cramped urban spaces. It has successfully managed to operate nine different
projects across Dublin. One of their most acclaimed and award-winning projects
is that of “Belvedere college urban farm”. This project blends urban agriculture
and the education system. Using a combination of the rooftop of the school and
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vate fungi. This project uses the aquaponic system to grow a range of crops and
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ect is home to four hives and the practice of urban beekeeping.
“Cork Rooftop Farm” is a more recent start up. The “Cork Rooftop Farm” started
at the beginning of the pandemic on a 6,800 ft squared roof in the middle of cork
city. It was founded by Brian McCarthy a cork native. It has recently upscaled to
a no dig farm just outside cork city. “Cork Rooftop Farm” practices both Vertical
farming and rooftop farming. Focusing mainly on micro greens/ leafy greens.The Solution
THE SOLUTION
3.1 Why Ireland is perfect for Urban Agriculture
Ireland has a rich agriculture history and a thriving agriculture industry. “The land
area of Ireland is 6.9 million hectares, of which 4.3 million hectares is used for ag-
riculture” . Thus about 62% of the countries land mass is used for agriculture. This
breaks into about “724,000 hectares for forestry (about 10.6% of total land area).
Some 80% of the agricultural land is devoted to grass (silage, hay and pasture),
11% to rough grazing (0.5 million hectares) and 9% to crop production (0.4 million
hectares). The average farm size is now around 32.3 hectares. Primary agricul-
million sheep and 1.6 million pigs” (Department of the Environment, Heritage and
Local Government,2010). These statistics show the current spread and different
sectors within the Irish agriculture sector. It also shows the hierarchy of the use of
land mass use within agriculture. It demonstrates that if Ireland were to monetise
Another reason Urban agriculture would thrive in Ireland is the climate. Due to
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moderate heat creates perfect growing conditions.
Another reason Ireland is currently a prime location for urban agriculture is the
scalability of it. The world is currently going through a green movement and with
this we have seen the introduction of hedonistic sustainability. Hedonistic sus-THE SOLUTION
3. 2 My Sites and Intentions
which it can offer Irish cities. Urban Agriculture helps to create food security, build
eco systems and connect communities through a common goal. The use of Ur-
ban agriculture lessens the stress on our natural resources both globally and with-
in Ireland. For Studio 4b I have selected two possible locations in Dublin, which I
think it would best test the implementation of Urban Agriculture.
It is an area that since 2012 has been designed using a strategic development
plan. The Docklands has seen rapid growth in development with some of the
biggest projects in Ireland currently being built in the region. It is an area which
consists of large apartment blocks and corporate buildings. There are many rea-
sons for selecting Docklands .
intentions for these rooftops would be to design them so that they could grow
calorie dense food, whilst also creating public spaces for people living or working
within these buildings to escape to. A precedence for this has already been sit on
the top of the Irish Life buidling by Bernad Seymor
The second reason is a lack of community within the docklands area. The dock-
lands like most new builds struggles to create a community aspect straight away.
However with the introduction of roof gardens and possibly connecting the dif-
in the time of the Vacant Land Cultivation Society.
The last reason is if Urban agriculture is going to be successful it must be able
new builds.
My intentions for the Docklands location is to create an agriculture park which is
connected running along the tops of the buildings. The hope is the park would be
able to create enough produce to help stock local cafes and restaurants, whilst
The second Location is that of University College Dublin Campus. UCD consists
of 133 hectors. It is the largest public green space within its surrounding area. It
presents itself as a prime location for that of an urban farm.
educate people on how we need to adjust our lifestyles so to help our futures. It
would help students understand the process of agriculture whilst adding a more
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perience. My intentions would be to model it as an agriculture park. With the pri-
mary aim of education and creating a self-sustainable food source which could
be used through out the college.THE SOLUTION 3.3 Conclusion As our cities and population continue to grow, the need for the use of urban agriculture greatens. From researching the history of urban agriculture, we see that prioritising the design of cities around the idea of food production has been a success of many great societies. However, in time we have seen the concept of urban agriculture get outdated, due to the perception of it being an act of the poor. This has caused a loss of connection with our natural landscape and our food. The recent rebirth in popularity of Urban Agriculture presents an opportunity to reintroduce it within our cities and possibly build further on to the concept of Urban Agriculture. Urban Agriculture combined with design presents the opportunity to connect communities through the concept of food production , whilst also looking at creating functioning landscape for all eco systems within
STUDIO 4B
Development of Idea from landscape Research
Development From Landscape Research
Development from
Landscape Research
From my work in landscape research,
Buildings
I had developed a strong foundation
of knowledge on the topic of “Urban
Agriculture”. Within my landscape research
paper I focused predominantly on the
history of the topic, the growing methods
Agriculture. From my research paper I took
Streets
inspiration from past societies, and how
created a romantic motive of reintroducing
agriculture within the Urban landscape.
drafted was to educate. The thought that if
Railway
people were become part of the growing
process they may gain a greater and
conscious relationship with their food. Add
amenities within communities, a new green
reputation for Dublin.
Green Spaces
However, from my landscape research
paper I also grasped a greater
economic factors which now effect the
layout of our landscapes, both from a
construction and agriculture element.
Taking this new understanding into Studio
Forestry 4b, I began with reassessing my site
selection. In the conclusion of my paper,
I had pointed towards the idea of roof
top farming within the Docklands. This
had originally been lead with the idea of
creating community spaces, “roof top
park” almost. However, on reassessment it
Farmland was clear an idea such as this would not
achieve my thesis goal of feeding our cities
f Docklands / Grand Canal
Located to the east of the city centre.
This site was proposed due to the density
within of building within the area. These
constraints posed a challenge which in our
Rivers major cities are currently being addressed.
This site was selected.
Docklands / Grand Canal
Located to the east of the city centre.
This site was proposed due to the densityDevelopment From Landscape Research
Potential Sites Selected Sites
Fairview park.
Located in the North half of the city, this site was
originally looked at due to the sheer size of the
park. However, on further investigation it was
noted this park was build upon reclaimed land
East Wall.
Located to the east of the city centre, in the North
half of the city. This site was originally looked at
due to the river which runs beside it and how it
easily connected to the main roads which around
the city. This site was not taken any further.
Docklands / Grand Canal.
Located to the east of the city centre. This
site was proposed due to the density within of
building within the area. These constraints posed
a challenge which in our major cities are currently
being addressed. This site was selected.
Sandymount Chimneys. Docklands / Grand Canal. Sandymount Beach/Bay Region.
Located in the southern half of the city. This area was 53.3476° N, 6.2412° W 53.3322° N, 6.2000° W
originally looked at due to the fact it was ionic to
Dublin. An intervention in an area as such could have
a massive effect within the culture of the city. This site Urban rooftop farming. possibiltiy of Aquaculture and creating
protection for the coast.
Dublin Port.
Located on the northern half of the city. This site was
originally looked at due to the access it would allow
to the bay. It was also considered due to the water
conidiations and how the currents are particularly
softer due to the northern wall. This site was not taken
any further.Analysis of the non-physical landscape
Analysis of Current food production
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ture we now see in the country. The climate particularly allows for a long grazing period
which has reduced the need for supplementary feed, making farming livestock eco-
dominated by beef, diary and sheep. Regards Regional distribution, beef and sheep are
spread relatively evenly across the country. Diary, however, is predominantly found in the
south of the country. (Eamon Haughey, 2021)
tonnes of sheep meat. Year on year we are seeing growth within the industry. The aver-
age beef farm is 31ha which accounts for near 1.14 cows per hector on average. The
average diary farm is 58ha, which houses 2.08 cows per hector on average. Whilst in 2019
of 2025 under the 2025 foodwise plan. (Eamon Haughey, 2021)
The table below shows the estimated agriculture production, economic value and indica-
tors of the land use intensity for Ireland (Eamon Haughey, 2021)
From an economic perspective this looks good, but on an environmental side it
has been a disaster. Ireland for the size of it has particularly high principle land
based GHGS.
GHGS
- Methane (CH4)
When assessed in 2018, it was noted that Agriculture had contributed to 28.8% of
gas was promotionally made up of CH4 from livestock and N20 from fertilizer. (Ea-
mon Haughey, 2021)
This study has been shown within the this design thesis for three primary reasons
1. To acknowledge the industries norm.
2. The major issue which this is causing.
3. To show the rapid growth an industry can have with national support.Analysis of dietary needs To grasp a better understanding of what crops we should be choosing later in the process I beliver it is important to have an understanding of the minimum dietary needs and use that as a goal. Her Needs • Average recommended Calorie intake : 2,000 kcal Wholegrain foods, Vegetables such as Broccoli, Carrots sweet corn. • Vitamins which are essential in a women's diet. • Studies suggest most women eat an average of 46 grams of protein a day. Vitamins of particular importance Iron - Found in Red meat and Beans. Folic acid - Found in Broccoli and Leafy Greens His Needs • Average recommended Calorie intake : 2,500 Kcal • 0.84 grams of protein in correspondence to your Bodyweight. (I.E an 80kg Male needs 60 grams of protein daily ) Vitamins of particular importance Vitamin D - Found in Fish, Egg Yolks Zine - found in Oysters, Brown rice and spinach So feed a couple for an entire year you would have generate 1,642,500 kilocalories.
Analysis of Dublin Bay past current future
Analysis of Dublin Bay past current future
1693 1885 1900 Present 2030 if Global
Warming hits 4
degress
History In the forming of Dublin Bay
• The south wall was constructed in 1795
• The north wall was then added in 1825.
• The addition of the north wall allowed the tides to natural deepen the entry to the riv-
er Liffey. The river went from a depth of 1.5 to 4.8 metres in the space of 48 years. This
opened trading opinions for both sides of the city.
SAC = Special Area of Conservation
These areas are protected under EU
Law. The particular which protects
them. Is that of the habitats Directive.
Habitats protected fall under either theAnalysis of sites
Docklands
Dockland Analysis
area. It was home to the poplin and silk
these industries begin to shrink. This loss
of the industries saw a regression in the
progression of the Docklands.
This was an until 1850 when the
railway terminals. It became a major
trading point from the port. This led to a
number of a working class workers housing
to be built. This time was the Docklands
come more recently. In the late 20th
the Docklands. This has seen a major
infrastructure growth, which is currently
home to 599 enterprises.
The Docklands has also been hinted as
density apartment housing.Dockland Analysis
Building layout
Street layout
Green spaces
RailwayDockland Analysis
Current Layout Current Layout
Future Layout
6 stories 8 stories 9 stories
Building Layouts
Building Uses
Future Layout
Residential Commerial
Flat Roofs
Flat RoofsDockland Analysis
Potential Sites
This site was selected due to the
challenge it presented due to
the layoutout of the different
53.3440° N, levels. The site is also quite wind
6.2366° W protected
53.3493° N, 53.3440° N,
6.2412° W 6.2366° W
Usable Space
53.3488° N, 53.3482° N,
6.2423° W 6.2433° W
Entrances
53.3428° N, 53.3458° N, South
6.2402° W 6.2375° W
Sun
North
23m
53.3448° N, 53.3282° N,
6.2315° W 6.2363° W Heights
18m
12mDockland Analysis
53.3440° N,
6.2366° WDockland Analysis
Hydroponic Systems Food best suited for this system
Nutrient Film Techinque
Temperature: C to C.
Temperature: 7 C to 21 C.
Ebb and Flow
Deep Water Culture
Temperature: 18C to 25C.
Radishes - pH Levels: 6.0 to 7.0. - Growing Time: 3 to 7 days. - Temperature: 10C
Drip System to 18C.
Wick System
AeroponicsSandymount
Sandymount Analysis
Quick Overview Building Layout
Sandymount is located about 4km south east of Dublin city centre. An area which is rich
in Irish history and holds some of Dublin’s most ionic views. Sandymount is located within
project.
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es some of Dublin’s ionic coastal locations. Coastal defences have been added to the
coast line over the years and work has been done to maintain amenities such as bath
Green spaces and forestry
Forestry
Green open spaces
Steet layout & Railway
Streets
RailwaySandymount Analysis
Noteworthy Locations
Bull Island is located in the northern half of Dublin. It runs roughly parrell to
Clontarf. The dimensions sit at roughly 5km long and 800m wide. Bull Island is the
result of the introduction of the North bull wall. Constructed in 1825 the north wall
stops the follow of sediment due to the currents and thus Bull Island is the result of
this build up. The area is protected up EU law (EU birds directive and EU habitats
directive).Sandymount Analysis
Sea Swimming new popularity
Beginning in the summer of 2020 (partly due to lockdowns) numbers of sea swimmers shot
up. This continued right through the winner months.
to accommodate everyone.Sandymount Analysis
Nutirichtion Facts
Oyster Life cycle
Oysters naturally grow in estuarine bodies of brackish water.
General the oysters in an area will spawn at the same time to increase the chances that their gametes meet and
fertile larvae are produced. To ensure ripe oysters for spawning throughout the season, some growers
choose to keep mature oysters in a separate system where the farmer can manipulate the temperature
Surrounding
better because the natural diversity of phytoplankton is a better diet for conditioning oysters. By setting up
this separate system, the farmer can mimic the transition from winter to summer quicker than real-time, and
essentially convince the oyster that it is time to spawn whenever the farmer needs more larvae. (Utting SD,
Millican PF (1997-09-20))
When the farmer wants to spawn the oysters, they will put a batch of oysters in a tray and rapidly heat and
Ecology
cool the water to induce spawning. It is important to have many oysters because it is impossible to tell if an
oyster is male or female from its outer appearance. Once the oysters start to spawn, they can be picked up
and placed into their own separate containers until they have released all of their gametes. Eggs and sperm
After about two weeks an oyster will be ready to set. They will develop a small, round discoloration called
an eyespot despite not being used for seeing. Their muscular foot will be visible under a microscope. At
this point, the larvae can be put in a system with a variety of cultch options. The best cultch is usually full
or ground up oyster shell because oysters are naturally attracted to other oyster shell to ensure their future
(2004))
In either case (spat or seed stage), they are then set out to mature. The maturation technique is where the
cultivation method choice is made. ( Wallace R.)
In the second method the spat or seed may be put in racks, bags, or cages (or they may be glued in threes
to vertical ropes) which are held above the bottom. Oysters cultivated in this manner may be harvested by
lifting the bags or racks to the surface and removing mature oysters, or simply retrieving the larger oystersSandymount Analysis
Speed and Movement
Before Hightide After Hightide Analysis of the Beach
1 hour Current
2 hour
Layering
3 hour
Main Water movement
4 hour
Current Build up
5 hour
Future Build up
6 hourDocklands Concept Concept of System
Docklands Concept Original Visions
Docklands Concept
Atmosphere
I wished to
encapture
Concept ModelSandymount Analysis
The original concept for the Sandymount site was to create a three-part system which
Original Vision could used to protect the coastline, whilst generating food.
Part 1
Starting on the beach, the concept was creating
a low lying piles of gravel which were infused with
beach, creating a new atmosphere and different
beaches ,both from a human perspective and an
ecology perspective.
Part 2
Moving into the bay, the concept revolved around
the idea of creating barriers underneath the water
line. This would hopefully stop the pull of sediment
from tidal movement and in turn lead to the rising of
the beach.
Part 3
Now out in the Irish sea, the concept proposed the
area of production to a rather untouched area. It
also protects a part of the Irish sea from Industrial
This concept changed later in my thesis was adapted to become more of a physical
structure, rather then that of a system.Sandymount Analysis Original Visions
Docklands Proposal
-
ly Identifying possible Green
Roofs. Taking this information,
I choose one sample building
to design for. Here I based the
style on that of a vineyard. The
layout was prominently set up
to be as functional as possible
in regards of wheelbarrow use.
Another factor of the layout
was the fact that this was an
did not have the base level of
ground to work with. All green
houses had to be placed so
-
ing supporting structure. The soil
beds also had to be broken up.
This was due the beams which
ran underneath the decking.
These beams were introduced
in a means to try bare the load
across the roof of the Building.
Lastly the choice of systems
within the green houses and the
designing of them. The green
house shape was designed to
try and capitalise on the windy
and wet climate. Creating dips
on the roof to collect water
which could be ran into the hy-
and creating a hardier crop.
The dips in the green house
roof were also designed to try
-
rect down towards the crops.
This could be controlled. How-
ever, it would allow for a con-
means of hydroponic system
suggested. Three separate sys-
tems were suggested. Each ofCurrent Layout
Future GreenRoofs
Selected Site for Example
Dockland Proposal
The Idea
A A B B
A BDockland Proposal
Key Elements
Soil Beds Water Storage
Green Houses Elevator
Mushroom Shed Entrances from the
Building
Wooden Decking BridgeDockland Proposal Proposal
Dockland Proposal Proposal
Dockland Proposal Soil Planting Crop Rotation For the soil based planting, it would be a seasonal rotation. For this to be successful coperation with local restruants would be needed. Starting with it would be tomates within the warmer months and more stong root vegtables in the winter months. The strong roof vegtables would be more wind tolerating.
Dockland Proposal Proposal Crop Rotation Temperature: C to C. Temperature: 7 C to 21 C. Temperature: 18C to 25C.
Sandymount Proposal
Originally the concept for Sandymount was to create a 3 part system. This 3 part system was spread throughout the bay. However, after review 3 was rearranged and changed from a strategy into a physical structure. Here the idea was to add a sea wall within the bay of Dublin. This sea wall was designed food, habitats and environment. The shape was formed to allow for movement to cause healthy and making the “spat” so they could mate. The sea wall is designed as a potential future destination within Dublin. With the vast growth in staycations and sea swimming. The idea of day tripping to the middle of Dublin bay may soon be possible. The wall has also been tactically placed so to use the currents as possible way to as the location with the strongest pull from the sea. This narrowing of the gap increase the amount of sediment gather when the current is being pulled out. This should raise the beach and help build natural dunes and storm protectors. A Viewing platform was also added on the beach. This was suggested to create a level of non physical connection with the project. Though locals may not be able to visit the sea wall, they may be able to look out on it and maybe stay out during hightide to
The Concept Behind this The Viewing Point could open the means of an immediate connection with the overall concept of the project for the everyday user. By this I mean it gives an immediate physical project in the Bay.
Stage one of the Oysters life Stage two of an Oyster Life (Floating bag method) reef method)
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