OfficeFarming - Biophillic Design & healthy lifestyle at work

Many people have limited access to nature. The lack of proximity to nature and the longing for green, vibrant environments will become even more noticeable for them in the future.

Human beings possess an innate affection for nature, a result of evolutionary development. However, with industrialization, humans have increasingly distanced themselves from the natural environment. Bringing more nature into everyday life has become a worldwide trend. In architecture, this is often referred to as Biophilic Design.
The OfficeFarming solution aims to reintroduce the voice of nature into daily life in a contemporary, modern, and appealing manner. Instead of passive presence and the unchanged appearance of traditional indoor plants, dynamics and growth take center stage.
In visually and office-layout appropriate designs, salads, herbs, and microgreens are cultivated in specifically designed modules on multiple floors. An innovative technical solution, driven by a smart algorithm, ensures optimal living conditions for the plants.
Through OfficeFarming, users can perceive the presence of plants and their growth process, and enjoy the taste of freshly harvested greens. This healthy snack contributes to a balanced diet, enhances well-being in the workplace, and elevates office spaces.
These farms can meet the demand for vegetables and herbs for local communities, relieve agricultural land, and provide for alternative uses such as cereal cultivation.
The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).