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presents

? ? ?can we create a hydroponicsystem that is entirely consumable?

can the products of our experiment become a hearty meal for three?

how can the vessel become the space for itspreparation and consumption?

how does the surface quality of our volumes effect fitness of the system?

can the tooling of our volumes become instruments in the cultivation of this meal?

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FRESHWATER CLAMS

4 6 1 1

SUBSTANCE

3

STARCH

53

PROTEIN

11

SEASONING

GREEN PEPPER CELERY STALK

POTATOES

TOMATOES

PARSLEY PLANT BLACK PEPPER PLANT

ONIONS

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FRESHWATER CLAMS x54 POTATO PLANTS x3 TOMATO PLANT x3/BELL PEPPER PLANT x1

CELERY PLANT x1 ONION PLANTS x4

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TRADITIONAL DEEP WATERSYSTEM

CONSOLIDATEDDEEP WATERSYSTEM-grow bed is combined with aquarium.-fauna becomes growing media.

AMPLIFIED SURFACESAN ANALYSIS OF SURFACE PROPERTIESAS A MEANS OF STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH

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surface as

FUNCTION MATERIAL/FORM ADVANTAGE

insulator

substrate deep / dark / ribbed

titanium oxide coated materialsre�ected lightthin membrane

�lterinstigator

mature root growth

no fungus / algae / mitigate nitrogen buildupminimizes need for extra light inputsless water / less evaporation

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SuspendedMethod

instigatorsurface as

basin has pockets for water

Plants sit above water basin and atop unwarped wire formwork

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Day 1 / Hanging Cup Day 6 / Hanging Cup Day 13 / Hanging Cup

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PROS CONS

faciliatesquick growth

prone to elements

prone to root rotrequires little attention+ maintenance

enables clear view of growth process

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GROOVE BATH (Packing)METHOD

substratesurface as

By packing the basin full,the density creates darknessfor the roots, which burrowdeep down into the grooves

This method, provided theright form of the surfacecould negate the need fora growing media (or lessenit)Root rot is also mitigatedbecause the large rootplants like potatoes, celery,carrots, and radishes donot sit directly in a poolof water

formwork facilitatesareas for deep root growth in dark

clear lid seals in moisture

TYPE 3: DARK GROOVE BATH

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PROS CONSallows for viewableexposed plants thatwould otherwise becovered

prone to elements

dif�cult to completelycover plant roots evenwhen basin is fully packed

requires little attention+ maintenance

eliminates need forgrowth media (at least to start)

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Insulated + Re�ectiveMethodsurface as insulator + instigator

essentially this provides warmthand mitigated water usein the earlier stages of plantgrowth stimulation

By sealing the plant in anenclosed space, the water evaporation acts as rain and adds humidity

clear lid seals in moisture

formwork facilitatesgrowing supports for shoots

plants sit in re�ective basin

TYPE 2: REFLECTIVE INSULATING BATH

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PROS CONS

prone to root rot

prone to over sun exposure

prevents obstructed viewof plants due to condensationon surface

limited water use

limited need forheating / warmth

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Growth Recording It takes longerthan you think

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Day 1 From Grocery Store Day 8 Day 15

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HYBRIDMethod

Re�ectiveInsulatedRe�ective

Insulated Deep Groove

DarkDeep Groove

tricks the plant intogrowth

provides warmthand mitigatedevaporation

allows roots to growwithout rot

prevents over lightexposure of roots while allowing unrestrictedgrowth of leaves, etc

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Day 1 / Re�ective Stimulation Day 6 / Dark Groove Bath Day 13 / Dark Groove Bath

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TOOLING AS cooking TOOL - The mesh forms the cultivation basin,

- and then �ips over to works as a strainer for removing the clams from the growing media

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