Arcology In The Arizona Desert

Architect Paolo Soleri's vision is 'arcology' -- the merging of architecture and ecology in the Arizona desert.

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May 18, 2001, 2:00 PM PDT

"Mr. Soleri's ambitious project, begun in 1975 and only 5 percent complete, is based on his theory of "arcology," which melds architecture and ecology. Arcology tries to harmonize systems, with efficient circulation of people and resources, multiuse buildings, and solar heating, and cooling."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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