OUGD502 FUTURISTIC VERTICAL VILLAGE

Scrolling through MSN News, where I get my daily update on the world, I came across this futuristic vertical village design idea, which is a proposed sustainable living and office building complex thing.

The plans were released by Indian agroecologist Amlankusum and Paris based Vincent Callebaut Architectures for this eco-neighbourhood called Jaypee Green Sports City. It is proposed to be theoretically built outside of New Dehli, and consists of six 36 story towers, which are connected by green spaces, walkways and shared eco conscious utilities. It aims to optimise energy efficiency and limit environmental impact.
All the energy needed to operate the complex is produced on site, by means of hyper-specific methods, for example, wind lampposts have wind turbines embedded in them.
Jaypee is subject to high temperatures and cold winters, so a low energy climate control system is necessary.
The concept is to create an independant and self sufficient community.

This is a model for the complex, which has 6 towers 36 stories high. The substructure is made of steel and concrete with earthquake resistant properties, and the superstructure is made of locally sourced solid wood. 

You can see that from above the complex blends into it's surroundings.

On the solar facade sides there are flexible spaces for businesses and co-working. On the sides with the hydroponic greenery balconies is where the living spaces are. The solar facades are on all the south facing exterior walls, which takes advantage of the most light.

Rooftops are planted with trees and vegetation to makes the most of the green output.

The skydeck shows how spacious this complex actually is.

A permaculture greenhouse allows for self sufficient food production.

Community orchards functioning for food production but also as community spaces.

Wood is the most used material in this complex, which the designers argue is the material with the least environmental footprint during it's life cycle, making it the most environmentally friendly option.
Note: if wood is the new environmentally friendly material, then when the trees are chopped down for the wood to make these buildings then the same amount if not more should be planted to maintain the cycle.

A phytopurification lagoon at ground level acts as a reflecting tool and water source.

Proposed natural swimming pool for recreational purposes.

Sky footbridges connect the towers are several levels, and are irrigated with recycled water.

Aquaponic balconies, where fruit and vegetables can be grown.

Co-working space.

This is a really fascinating project, one which really connects to my interest in renewable living and groundbreaking architecture. It's interesting to see a new way of living starting to be created, one where we are all responsible for ourselves in regards to energy and food production, whilst limiting the impact on the environment.