Nanocity- the idea of a sustainable city ‘with world class infrastructure and to create an ecosystem for innovation leading to economy, ecology and social cohesion’ is taking place near another architecture paradise- Chandigarh, which was commissioned by first prime minister of independent India to reflect new nation’s modern and progressive outlook. Nehru famously proclaimed Chandigarh [...]
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Nanocity: Looking at the future
Posted in Architecture, Green Architecture, News Ink, Peoples' Places, tagged Architect, Architecture, Building, Bussiness, Chandigarh, Cities, Culture, Energy, Environment, Future, Green Architecture, Idea, Life, news, Places, Politics, Sustainable, Technology, Thoughts, Time on February 4, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Eco-Towns: An option or a necessity
Posted in Architecture, Green Architecture, News Ink, tagged Architecture, Cities, Culture, Energy, Environment, Green, History, Life, news, People, Politics, Protest, Thoughts on February 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
July 2007- Britian had announced that it will initiate ‘zero carbon’ architecture and town planning by building 5 ‘Ecotowns’ to meet their demand for 2 million new homes by 2016. ‘The towns, each with a minimum of 5,000 to 10,000 houses, will be built to meet zero carbon standards and will each showcase a specific [...]







