"Climate change" are possibly two words that most of our current society knows very well, as it is affecting us daily in every corner of the planet. We are losing a big part of our biodiversity on our ecosystems while raising the temperature for our own living conditions, increasing the amount of fresh water needed to sustain our civilization, acidifying our oceans, and creating islands of residues, as we are currently crossing irreversible tipping points as stated by David Attenborough and Johan Rockström in “Breaking Boundaries: The science of our planet”. I am a profound advocate for the natural environment and I am fascinated by its biodiversity, so this is my contribution to the vision of a world where we are one with nature rather than competing with it, or just extracting value from it. It is a vision where nature takes a front seat, in the way our main cities and societies are built and inhabited. Consequently this will only come to pass if we believe it can happen, and if we imagine it first. As William Arthur Ward said ”only if you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it”. These visions were inspired by the relationship between natural structures and their environment, specially in the fungus ecosystem, there are normally complex networks underground which connect hundreds of fungus species across different environments called Mycelium. I related society to this concept as now crops and productive settings connect a very broad human environment with our produce, normally in Hydroponic warehouses, completely disconnecting what is happening inside these natural factories. I believe our connection to our natural environment is one of the alternatives we have to move forward as a complex network species, we need to reduce and improve the boundaries we have created in order for our society to exist. And we must imagine new ways of co-habiting with as much different species as we can, this will lead us into a brighter future, where it´s individuals are part of a circular environment.

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With the advancements of technology, we will be able to harvest vertically with the use of drones to manage our productive systems. and reduce our footprint on the environment for our produce. The towering vertical harvester rises high into the sky, its sleek metallic exterior glinting in the sun. Its advanced robotic arms deftly pluck ripe fruit from the rows of plants growing up its sides, carefully sorting and packaging them for distribution. Inside the structure, a state-of-the-art hydroponic system provides the perfect environment for the crops to thrive, using minimal water and resources. As the harvester moves from field to field, it leaves a trail of perfectly tended and harvested crops in its wake.

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The futuristic vertical harvester with its sleek curved design and advanced technology. It stands tall on the horizon, surrounded by fields of crops that stretch out as far as the eye can see. The harvester's robotic arms move with precision and speed, gathering ripe produce and sorting it into perfectly organized bins. The structure itself is self-sustaining, with a built-in irrigation system and advanced climate control technology that ensures optimal growing conditions for the crops. It's a true marvel of modern agriculture.

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The vertical harvester of the future is a revolutionary piece of machinery, designed to maximize efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of farming. Its towering structure is covered in rows of plants, each carefully tended by a team of advanced robotic arms. The structure itself is powered by a combination of solar panels and advanced battery technology, making it completely self-sustaining and environmentally friendly.

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Nestled deep in the lush jungle, the towering vertical harvesting structure stands out like a beacon of modern technology. The structure itself is surrounded by a sea of verdant greenery, with vines and ferns creeping up its. It's a marvel of engineering, seamlessly blending into its natural surroundings while still standing out as a symbol of progress and innovation.