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Here's a nice little article from BBC News on William McDonough's designs for new cities in China:

"We lay the city out so everyone can move in parks without crossing traffic, the buildings have daylight lighting, the university is at the centre, and with hi-tech connectivity."

The buildings and all around it work like biological, growing beings, photosynthesising and producing and re-using their own energy.

Full article here

It would be nice if this really did work out, but some of the worst parts of cities come from misplaced idealism in the 20th Century. Have they learned the lessons?




	This is a dead journal Home Get Email Updates Stephanie's Journal Patrick's Webpage Email Me Admin Password Remember Me 154167 Curiosities served Share on Facebook				2005-07-14 12:16 PM Eco-cities - practical SF Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) Here's a nice little article from BBC News on William McDonough's designs for new cities in China: "We lay the city out so everyone can move in parks without crossing traffic, the buildings have daylight lighting, the university is at the centre, and with hi-tech connectivity." The buildings and all around it work like biological, growing beings, photosynthesising and producing and re-using their own energy. Full article here It would be nice if this really did work out, but some of the worst parts of cities come from misplaced idealism in the 20th Century. Have they learned the lessons? Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top