Inhabitat: Origami Greenhouse!

Morning All!

Jackson here.

Last month, SuperForester Andrew and I were having a discussion about greenhouses.

Specifically, we were wondering when someone is going to "apple-ify" the concept of the greenhouse, and by that I mean, rethink the interface between customer and greenhouse. Make it so you go online, pick how many people you want to feed, how much energy you want to expend, prices, models, etc. A garden as an appliance. Make it beyond easy.

We were saying ideally you would order your model, then sit and wait. Your greenhouse arrives, fully stocked with seeds, fertilizer, and growing medium. You simply unfold it, plug it in, and add water.

Six weeks later the flow of veggies, herbs and fruit begins and your grocery bill begins shriveling up.

Yeah, we said. That would be heavenly.

It seems some folks are thinking along similar lines, check out this lovely post on inhabitat!

"Dutch designer Daniel Schipper created the foldable greenhouse for city gardens and rooftop terrariums. Made from recycled plastics, the greenhouse roof folds up flat for easy storage and transience. The base is also made from recycled plastic composite and its lack of framework or support materials makes it a minimalist no-fuss appliance.

Schipper’s foldable greenhouse has been causing a stir in the Netherlands and he searches for a production partnership to bring it to the global market. It’s just one of many innovative creations from his Amsterdam studio which focuses on concept, research and design having completed. Many of Schipper’s projects emphasize sustainability, functionality and fold-ability."

Origami recycled-plastic greenhouses?!

We're sold!

Here's to hoping Daniel finds someone to partner with soon, because the world needs more vegetables. And definitely more greenhouses.

Love to all,

-Jackson