A city works as an ecosystem in many ways. However, we currently do not live within that ecosystem, as the difference between an ecosystem and a city is the waste output and food input . Nature and society do not exist independently because there are no spaces of nature unaffected by man. With this in mind we need to reestablish our relationship with nature. Architecture and engineering can be used to create buildings that will allow humans to turn cities into ecosystems. This thesis argues that Green Roof Urban Farming will produce social and economic hubs that will be a new way to feed ever-increasing populations.The industrial food system has done many great things for people including freeing up time for other activities. However, it has also changed the way people see food and the important place that it holds in the forming of culture. The mechanization of food has given many people jobs and supported lifestyles people previously could not sustain, but at what cost? With government provision and sustainable growing strategies many buildings could support their local area in an immediate way through the production of food both with fresh fruits and vegetables.This thesis is proposing the usage residential building’s roof within the Chicago area. Please research this area and write a thesis statement about the topic. Contain the pdf’s research that I provided which is talk about Green roof urban farming for buildings in high-density urban cities.
