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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. That sounds uncanny right? It makes sense to enthusiasts like Shigeharu Shimamura who turned an old Sony factory into the world’s largest indoor farm. Over 10,000 lettuce heads are produced every day without soil. The farm takes up less space than a football field....

Grow lights are designed to maximize photosynthesis. They produce a wide spectrum of light similar to the sun. Only one kind of bulb is needed which saves space and money. Indoor vegetation can actually grow extremely well if grow lights are positioned directly above the plants and adjusted as necessary.

"Houseplants are not something you would typically associate with NASA, but in the late ‘80s the US government agency joined forces with the Associated Contractors of America (ALCA), to determine the most effective indoor plants for removing toxic agents from the air." -- Connor Macdonald

"London-based designer Paul Cocksedge just unveiled a swirling living staircase for the Ampersand office building in London. The four-story spiral staircase is lined with lush plant life that infuses the atrium of the office with greenery while connecting the first four floors of the building." -- Lori Zimmer