Urban Farming
Can we grow food in the city?
At Trofý.Lab, our answer is action: yes, we can.
We believe in greener, more human-centered and self-sufficient cities.
Using regenerative agriculture and natural growing methods, we bring nature back into the heart of urban life — into courtyards, balconies, rooftops and any space with the potential to become a productive edible garden.
The urban gardenswe design are more than just sites of food production.
They are living cells of sustainability, education, community and environmental awareness.
By combining:
natural farming & agroecological practices,
principles of the circular economy,
and modern technological tools,
we cultivate urban food ecosystems — nutritious, safe and fully integrated into the urban environment.
Each new garden reduces the environmental footprint of buildings and supply chains,
and contributes to a more resilient, climate-conscious city.
Together, we transform our cities into living organisms that produce food, nourish their communities, and strengthen local self-sufficiency and urban resilience.
Local Government & Civil Society
Urban gardens, food policy, and participatory models for sustainable cities
At Trofý.Lab , we collaborate with municipalities and civil society actors to design and implement pilot projects in urban agriculture, short food supply chains, and local food policy tools.
Projects like Urban Eden and Seed the City, operate as living labs, combining:
Urban food production in underutilized public spaces
Social inclusion of vulnerable groups through cultivation and training
Participatory design tools for local communities
Digital monitoring systems (KPIs, food costs, traceability)
We develop model microfarms, school gardens, and green infrastructure in partnership with local authorities, social organizations, and active citizens. At the same time, we contribute to the development of Municipal Food Policies, linking food production, distribution, and consumption with indicators of public health, social cohesion, and climate resilience.
Trofý.Lab supports cities in integrating urban food systems into their strategic planning—aligned with the Green City Accord, the circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We believe food can be a catalyst for change—from neighborhood action to municipal policy. Together, we’re transforming urban landscapes into ecosystems of self-sufficiency, participation, and care.
2ο Πρότυπο ΓΕΛ Αθηνών: Από μια Πράσινη Ταράτσα σε ένα Ζωντανό Εργαστήριο Εκπαίδευσης και Κλίματος
Schools & Nonprofit Organizations
Hands-on food education and environmental participation for the next generation
At Trofý.Lab, we design and implement model school gardens and edible learning environments that transform rooftops, courtyards, and schoolyards into living labs for experiential learning.
Our interventions immerse students in:
the principles of sustainable and regenerative agriculture,
circular resource management (composting, rainwater harvesting, reuse),
collective environmental stewardship,
and the cultivation of high-nutritional-value food.
Each project is supported by participatory design toolkits, monitoring technologies (IoT sensors, digital dashboards) and interdisciplinary workshopsthat connect school, neighborhood, and nature.
Through initiatives like “Green Breaths” at the 2nd Model High School of Athens and the “Seed the City” urban labs, students gain life skills, take part in shaping their environment, and become active changemakers in building a more just, resilient, and sustainable future.
We also collaborate with nonprofit organizations, inclusive schools, and community groups to create safe, productive, and educational green spaces that center community, food sovereignty and equitable access to nutritious food.
Ένας Βρώσιμος Κήπος για το ANKAA: Κοινωνική Προσφορά και Επανένταξη
Ho.Re.Ca. Businesses
Edible Landscapes & Circular Solutions for Sustainable Hospitality
At Trofý.Lab, we collaborate with hotels, restaurants, and Ho.Re.Ca. businesses to create productive urban gardens tailored to each site—whether rooftops, courtyards, internal patios, or rooftop bars. These spaces become green islands of cultivation and experience seamlessly integrated into the guest journey.
Our solutions combine:
Farm-to-table cultivation of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers
Zero Waste practices such as composting, by-product reuse, and recycling
Staff and guest training in sustainable sourcing and kitchen management
Monitoring tools for food cost tracking and strategic menu engineering
We design interactive guest experiences through edible gardens, planting activities, group harvests, and curated tasting events — enhancing both the environmental identity and the authenticity of each hospitality brand.
At the same time, we support businesses in aligning with global sustainability and certification standards (e.g. Green Key, Travelife, EarthCheck), through consulting and customized planning tools.
Urban agriculture is not just an aesthetic feature — it’s a powerful strategy for differentiation, storytelling, and sustainable profitability.
Το Μποστάνι της Λεοντίου
Individuals & Households
Our urban vegetable garden solutions are ideal for yards, balconies or terraces, transforming any available space into a sustainable vegetable garden that produces nutritious food for the family.
Το Μποστάνι του Λουκά: Ένα Θερμοκήπιο στην καρδιά της Αγ.Παρασκευής
Catgang House: Το Βρώσιμο Μποστάνι της Δήμητρας και της Βικτόριας
Digital Projects & Research
Digital applications for the Agri-Food Ecosystem
Open Technology & Data in the Service of Food
At Trofý.Lab we connect soil with technology — developing digital tools, platforms and methodologies that strengthen local food production, community-supported agriculture (CSA) and resilient agro-food ecosystems.
We believe that technology for sustainability must be open, accessible, and non-intrusive. Our solutions emerge through participatory research, co-designed with farmers, citizens, researchers and academic institutions —a nd are always tested in real-world environments (living labs).
🔹 Platforms & Applications
Open Food Network Greece: We support small-scale producers in selling directly to consumers, boosting short supply chains and local food sovereignty.
Pastinnova Platform: A digital tool for showcasing Mediterranean pastoralism, documenting best practices, and building transnational networks among shepherds and producers.
SUAVE Project: Development of an open-source system for data collection on urban agriculture — tracking ecosystem services and informing urban food governance strategies.
🔹 Who We Design For
Small producers & local networks: Tools for managing stock, orders, and collaborative distribution models—without middlemen.
Research & educational institutions: Participation in projects that combine data analysis, learning tools, and place-based interventions.
Communities & citizens: Interactive dashboards, educational kits, IoT sensors, and digital monitoring infrastructure that bring agriculture into daily urban life.
Technology is for us a means of empowerment and interaction, not a substitute.
We bring together local producers, scientists and citizens, designing the future of Food with open data, collective knowledge and a real connection to the Earth.
SUAVE - Ένα Εμβληματικό Ερευνητικό Ορόσημο για την Trofý.Lab
Συνεισφορά της Τροφή.Lab στο Έργο REMEDIES
Φυτοτεχνολογίες για την Βιώσιμη Διαχείριση Υδάτινων Πόρων
REDESIGN: Η Τροφή.Lab στην Πρωτοπορία της Καινοτομίας στην Αστική Γεωργία
PASTINNOVA: Καινοτομία και Τεχνολογία για Βιώσιμα Μεσογειακά Ποιμενικά Συστήματα
Open Food Network: Επαναπροσδιορίζοντας το Διατροφικό Σύστημα
Education & Engagement
Participatory planning
We organize seminars, workshops & living labs for professionals, individuals and student communities.
We shape sustainable nutritional awareness.
"Το Κομπόστ Είναι Cool!" | Workshop κομποστοποίησης στο 12ο Νηπιαγωγείο Αχαρνών
