THE LABS
Our Labs are experimental spaces where ideas become action. From food systems and biomaterials to education and infrastructure, they are live testing grounds for regenerative innovation. Drawing from the Fab Lab model of open-source making and global collaboration, we combine circular design, systems thinking, and community engagement to turn local challenges into scalable solutions.
Green Lab is a member of the global community Fab Lab Network.
URBAN GREEN LAB
Our Urban Lab is a modular, multi-use environment designed for experimentation at the intersection of food, materials, and circular city systems. It brings together sub-labs — including a wet lab, hydroponics and aquaponics units, a digital fabrication workshop, and materials research spaces — all under one roof.
This lab supports startups, researchers, and community-led initiatives working on challenges specific to dense, urban contexts. It is a place to prototype ideas, build collaborations, and explore regenerative design in action.
Key activities include:
• Urban farming trials (hydroponics, aquaponics, microgreens)
• Biomaterial research and low-impact prototyping
• Digital fabrication (laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC)
• Waste-to-resource system modelling
• Product and service incubation for circular startups
• Educational workshops and public engagement events
Find out more about our Urban Lab.
RURAL GREEN LAB
Green Lab Granja is our rural testbed for regenerative systems, based on a 10,000 m² permaculture site in Andalucía, Spain. As a registered agrarian association, it is dedicated to land-based innovation, soil health, and sustainable community development.
Set within a biodiverse and agricultural landscape, the Rural Lab prototypes ecological infrastructure that supports rural resilience. It is also a learning site for agroecology, closed-loop systems, and off-grid living.
Key activities include:
• Agroecological farming and soil regeneration
• Renewable energy systems (solar, biogas)
• Composting and nutrient cycling strategies
• Community co-design and capacity building
• Training in sustainable land and resource management
• Volunteer programmes and residencies
Find out more www.greenlabgranja.eu
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