I don't think we will be left with a choice to make really and thus our decision would be made by the demands that we make from this planet and the demands population/urbanization rates make on us. But if asked to choose in today's context , i would…
I do agree that there are better plans of a verticale city. But I also agree that thit should not be the right name for a plan likethis. It is important that there is green. If there is no garden in the area you won't feel comfortable in your own su…
Basically it goes like this: If you spread the whole human population on earth in a rural-type density, let's say each family in a house with a garden around, you destroy quickly the whole ecosystem of the planet. If you concentrate populations in h…
I like this 'green'! :)
Yes, I also think the 'vertical city' by OMA here in the article doesn't feel comprehensively as a 'city'.
I haven't understood why a density city would be better though..
I like pretty much the concept of vertical cities, if you read Steven Johnson's books, you'll find many arguments in favor of high-density cities. Instead of creating stressed, polluted, inhuman environments, high-density cities can also create high…
It seems like an enhanced version of the present day 'mall' - larger scale, more amenities and services included along with residences. Calling it a 'city' wouldn't yet fit. (where are the schools, hospitals? you wouldn't go out of your city for tha…
To start with my opinion; I find this manner of building a city impersonally. However, renewing but not the correct way. It also looks at the old Dutch vinex yield and then on a larger scale. There where not a lot of people from the vinex yields who…