Rheina Theresia Audrey Simbolon

As a spatial designer, I aim to create a space in response to global challenges. My last project, “SkyLife”, is a rooftop algae farm which creates new foods and is a solution for the new generation to prevent food shortage due to climage change. Placing the farm on the roof maximises under-utilised urban areas, promotes a sustainable infrastructure, and most importantly contributes to food security.

Aerial View

This is how SkyLife will be placed at the very top of the buildings in the city. The location choice will reduce cost of transportation and emission, as well as making the food production process more time efficient.

A View of How People Interact with SkyLife

The whole farm is powered by algae. Algae has the ability to change sunlight into energy which will be useful to power the 3D printer as well as the filtration machine.

A View of How People Interact with SkyLife

The machines will be designated for 10 units and only people within the unit can have access to it. It will detect fingerprints and the doors will only be opened once it verifies the fingerprints of the people within the households.

A View of How Food Can Be Obtained

A box-like container that is filled with the new food will come out of the machine. The food can be taken and placed in food containers to be processed further at people’s own houses.

Farming System

This is a close-loop farming system which will recyles waste and use it to make new foods for the generation. This will leave less waste and make the system more sustainable for the environment.

Farm Structure

This is a modular structure that allows adjustments to the structure depending on how much the capacity of an apartment building is. One 3D machine can feed 10 households. There are a variety types of building sizes, therefore modularized structure is needed to be able to meet the needs of all.

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