Re: High density urban design examples

I’ve been asked to advise on a project in the subtropics of China, not far from Hong Kong. It will be high density high-rise residential to maximise ground-level green space plus low-rise commercial ‘village centre’ buildings with rooftop gardens. Complex will house 20,000 and include a kindergarten and aged housing. Stormwater will go into an artificial lake with aquatic plants and animals. The design team are coming to Australia to do a PDC then have asked me to facilitate a 5-day design workshop on ideas for the project. 

I’m searching for examples of eco-design solutions that have been implemented successfully in high-rise design, including features such as rainwater harvest, grey water treatment and recycling, passive solar and bioclimatic design strategies, working natural swimming pools etc

Please let me know of any examples you know of and if you know any architects, engineers or planners who have experience in eco-solutions for this kind of urban development.

The developer is genuinely trying to create workable alternatives to the concrete jungle paradigm and bring some nature back into the city environment.

cheers

Robyn


Robyn Francis
Permaculture College Australia Inc
Djanbung Gardens, Nimbin NSW
Professional Development and
Community Education in Permaculture.
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www.permaculture.com.au

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