... I don't recall seeing a response to this query, so I'll pipe up. Paolo Soleri has designed a few apses. The two at Arcosanti are a foundry and a ceramics...
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The full moon-sunset last night at Coal Oil Point in Santa Barbara was a reminder that there is a dimension to arcology that goes beyond social theory or...
Jack How beautifully observed and how beautifully expressed. Thank You. I am currently on a cruise in the carribean and yesterday saw "progress" on the island...
When I saw this fascinating New York Magazine article on skyscraper farming, my first thought was of a much younger and geekier version of myself, who used to...
Lou, All, I heard about this in the Sustainable Tucson discussion group. When people put into question of the ecological sustainability of dense urban cities,...
You raise a good question, Why ? Why ? Why ? I'm still digesting your words.. and may I add a quote? It is imperative to maintain portions of the wilderness...
Lou, My thought was not to so much focus on the why - I feel that is about the fear to actually move and commit to being the change and walking and talk - but...
One word and a few numbers why Arcologies are not selling: Iraq & 911 This is the same 'Mutual Assured Distruction' defensive posture of fleeing cities to the...
They are not selling, for sure. They are not available for sale. The shift will happen when arcosanti has housing and commercial spaces available for sale to...
Chris wrote: "They are not selling, for sure. They are not available for sale. The shift will happen when arcosanti has housing and commercial spaces available...
Kevin, I disagree. Arcosanti would have sold out, many times over, may years ago, if there was anything there for people to actually buy into. No way to buy...
Chris, I'm not wrong, but then, neither are you. Yes, buying in, by selling units within a nascent ecomunity would help. Because of their sheer size,...
I have been watching this exchange about ownership and arcologies and want to chime in on the last part. I believe it would be possible to "build out" ...
Anne, Very good idea. It is encouraging to see some practical thinking here about ways to develop Arcology themed projects. What you suggest is one way forward...
Hi Chris: I am going to Arcosanti on the 3rd for 2 weeks and I'll talk to Paolo about it. Have you seen the plans for La Loggia? The brochure is beautiful....
I recall that one of the stated ideals of Arcosanti is the exercise of frugality in all of 'our' pursuits. Is the desire to buy a condo or cohousing a...
Dan, I don't think the two ideas are antithetical. Owning property is not the sin, it's greed and hording that are. Frugality is owning only what one needs,...
Anne, I live within 3 hours drive of Arcosanti now. It would be nice to visit there with someone who knows a little more about the inner workings of our...
I'm interested in arcologies, but using existing building capabilities to change the landscape and reduce our reliance on cars. For example, the city I live...
Alex, I agree completely. There is nothing stopping anyone from doing this now, either technologically or economically. It just needs a champion and the right...
As much as it pains me, I don't think that a piecemeal redevelopment is the way to show the world the power of arcology. Maybe in the future, depending on...
Doug, When it comes down to it, I like many people only have enough resources to keep my own family going. Even after getting a local town on board - there...
Anne, I appreciate your efforts. If you have a chance please do link up with Nadia Begin and David Tollas two long time friends and former coworkers of mine...
Timesharing, ownershipping, renting.....all are great ideas but until more is built at Arcosanti it aint gonna happen. Does anybody know if there is ANY will...
Dan, I think I understand what you are saying but Its not about how big Arcosanti is but rather how the mindset of the people that run the project is able to...
yeah, yeah, yeah. My question is yet to be answered though......and Chris, if you know Mary and Tomiaki, do you think they will really be accepting of...
I have created a mindmap (using NovaMind) showing a few of the concepts involved in designing an arcology. Let me know if you would like the source file. ...
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