We want to step away from using clean tapwater for the irrigation of the plants of the Mediamatic Biotoop. Instead of tapwater we now focus on two alternative watersources: rainwater and canal water. We learn a lot throughout this process. On this blog you can read about our recent findings.
Amsterdam, the picturesque capital of the Netherlands, is a city rich in history and culture. While its iconic canals, historic architecture, and vibrant atmosphere captivate visitors, the city's geology plays a crucial role in shaping its present-day vegetation. In this blog post, we will delve…
When I started working at Mediamatic, I did not expect to be using the abbreviation IBC as much as I have. It therefore should not come as a surprise that the versatile intermediate bulk container has many applications in our Biotoop. They function as aquariums, grow beds, streetlights and their…
What are the units for salinity? Can they be converted into one another, to homologate research data?
Salinity is the concentration of dissolved salts in water; it is a critical parameter in various fields, including oceanography, environmental science, and water quality monitoring. Salinity plays a crucial role in influencing various facets of the chemical composition of natural water and the…
This post is the second in a series of articles for the Korreltje Zout project where we discuss our research into how we can grow plants in salty soil or using salty water for irrigation. In the first post we detailed how plants respond to salt in their environment, and how various adaptations…
