In this rush to urbanize, China also has an enormous opportunity to move toward a “new pattern of urbanization.” Chinese cities could fulfill their potential to be the most energy-efficient human habitat rather than stoking energy consumption. — NextCity.org
With a projected urban population of one billion by 2030, China needs a few more cities—but it needs them to be sustainable, a challenge that could be met if smart growth and planning is instituted now. According to this article, no perfect eco-city model exists yet, but certain practices could be scaled up to help create urbanities that are both dense yet green, or at least greener than current smog-laden metropolises (hello, Beijing). Archinect has been keenly following different strategies for building large-scale sustainable living situations, including:
• Werner Sobek believes we could live in entirely renewable-energy-powered cities by 2020
• Viennese student dorms may Passively House refugees
• Powering your (SOM-designed) house with your car (and reverse)
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They'll 3D print them out of industrial sludge and toxic waste.
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