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Abstract.

Vertical agriculture has been showed strong advantages in the production culture. At the same time, have contributed in the conditionate of architecture of the cities. Many troubles can be treated with the implantation of vertical farm in the cities. Between the most important are: obtain vegetables in site, as a consequence it is not necessary transportation. If the production is a hydroponics, there are not drainage contamination. Water use is strong reduced, etc. The idea is to establishment a utility model, slow cost and easy to operate, able to integrate in the wall of each small house and produce during all year some species of vegetables. The objective of this work is to analyze beginning from a technological point of view and sustainability, and evaluate conditions to adapt the system “vertical farm” in the big city (Mexico city). This analysis pretends contribute to the adaptability from traditional farm to “indoor farm” with emphasis in the efficient use of the resources such as water, soil, energy and environment. All together considering economic issues and the effort in order to change process at local scale.