Grönskande balkongkonstruktioner
Jämförande arkivstudie av balkongkonstruktioner anpassade för urban odling
Urban agriculture is a current topic and this study examines the possibility of cultivating on balconies in the city. The study was performed at Uppsala University and examines, from a structural engineering perspective, how different existing balcony/terrace structures are affected by cultivation. A cultivation balcony defined in the study as a balcony/terrace which is specifically designed for cultivation. Three units of study have been selected according to this criterion. Four factors were examined, these were loads, moisture/water, economy and cultivation. The study was conducted by studying the detailed drawings and interviewing the people concerned. The results show that one of the constructions is to be recommended but that there is great potential for developments in the area. A construction that is almost detached from the facade, showed the best results. This structure showed little influence and the least possibility of damage as a result of cultivation. The study also shows that cultivation is possible on a, of the author defined, standard balcony.The study has shown that there are few examples of the cultivation balconies in the current situation. The study also provides a suggestion of a design and construction of a cultivation balcony where different elements of the examined structures combined. The study also suggests areas that should be studied further for a development in the field of cultivation of alternative venues.