Theory
Arcology
Explore in the Atlas →Soleri's neologism (architecture + ecology): a hyper-dense, vertically integrated city-machine minimising ecological footprint, exemplified by the unbuilt Arcosanti.
Settlement Climate Fantasy
Details
- Introduced
- 1969
Referenced by
- Paolo Soleri proposed
- Arcology: The City in the Image of Man articulates
- Arcosanti articulates
Sources
- Paolo Soleri. Arcology: The City in the Image of Man. MIT Press, 1969.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Arcology." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/arcology/. Accessed July 17, 2026.