BrightFarms' new 1.5 million square foot state-of-the-art greenhouse in Lorena, Texas, is a remarkable example that uses innovative cooling technology to grow leafy greens year-round to address the region's challenging climate. This expansion highlights the company's commitment to sustainable agriculture and delivers fresher products with a smaller environmental footprint by minimizing transportation and resource consumption.
Other standout eco-architectures in 2024 include Honeywell and Cisco's AI-powered Building Systems solution, which combines Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ and Cisco Spaces to optimize buildings' energy consumption and environmental conditions using AI and machine learning. Dynamically adjusting HVAC systems based on real-time occupancy data increases energy efficiency, supports sustainability goals, and improves productivity and comfort in individual buildings and campuses.
You can find further innovations in the field of eco-architecture in the coming year in our trend report 2025.