Emerald Aquaponics
What We Work On
Research & Laboratory Systems
Laboratory water systems, cultivation infrastructure, marine and aquatic growing equipment specification, CAD water routing, and technical layouts for research environments.
Education & Demonstration Systems
Teaching systems, school programmes, demonstration units, and integrated growing spaces designed for learning, engagement, and reliable long-term use.
Commercial Food Production Systems
Aquaponic and hydroponic production infrastructure, water routing, sterilisation systems, reverse osmosis integration, and installation support for productive growing facilities.
Selected Projects
Our project work spans research laboratories, commercial growing facilities, and education programmes in Ireland and internationally.
Research & Laboratory Systems
Seaweed Research Laboratory — Trinity College Dublin, 2018
Laboratory design and marine cultivation equipment specification.
Oyster Cultivation Systems Research — Marine Institute, 2017
Aquaculture system development and shellfish denaturing processes.
Water Systems Laboratory Installation — Atlantic Technological University (GMIT Campus), 2015
Laboratory water infrastructure, plumbing design, and installation.
Research Hydroponics Facility – Water Systems Design — Research Facility, Lebanon, 2022
CAD water routing design and system layout.Commercial Food Production Systems
Education & Demonstration Systems
Aquaponics & Mushroom Production Facility (167 m²) — Belvedere College, Dublin, 2023
System design, construction, and integrated mushroom cultivation suite.
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School Excellence Aquaponics Programme — Belvedere College / Dublin Schools Programme, 2019–2020
Design and construction of aquaponics systems across four schools.
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Aquaponics Teaching System — Belvedere College, Dublin, 2017
Design and construction of a high-technology aquaponics system.
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Polytrophic Aquaponics System Integration — Belvedere College, Dublin, 2016
Integration of multiple aquaponics systems into a unified ecosystem.
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Compact Aquaponics System (2,000 L) — Sallins National School (NACE Programme), 2015
System design and construction, tower growing, and floating raft beds.
Commercial Food Production Systems
Hydroponic Production Facility — Bowfield Farm, 2023
System construction, water routing design, UV sterilisation, and reverse osmosis infrastructure.
Containerised Hydroponic Production System — Galmere Foods, Galway, 2022
Hydroponic system design, construction, and water infrastructure.
Commercial Aquaponics Infrastructure — Emerald Greens, Tipperary, 2022
Plumbing systems, water routing, and installation.
Commercial Aquaponics Farm (600 m²) — Private Agricultural Client, Slovakia, 2021
CAD system design, construction documentation, and production planning.
Our Story
Emerald Aquaponics was built through the long-running collaboration of Kedar Friis-Lawrence and Charles Carr, combining practical experience in aquaponics, aquaculture, sustainable food production, and regenerative growing. Over nearly a decade, they have worked together to design and refine systems for research, education, and commercial food production.
Drawing on backgrounds in aquatic systems, urban growing, and hands-on project development, Emerald Aquaponics focuses on creating practical, efficient systems that support year-round production and long-term sustainability. The company’s work brings together technical design, cultivation knowledge, and real-world installation experience to deliver integrated growing environments suited to a wide range of applications.
At its core, Emerald Aquaponics is about building better ways to grow food—systems that are productive, resilient, and aligned with the future of sustainable agriculture.
Meet The Team
Our Clients
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