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Co-Op Canyon: Ecotopia Inspired by Anasazi Cliff Dwellings

by Bridgette Meinhold, 06/08/09

sustainable design, green design, urban re:vision, dallas tx, co op canyon, standard los angeles, anasazi cliff dwelling, green architecture, sustainable building

Inspired by the cliff-side villages of Anasazi Indians, Co Op Canyon is a terraced urban oasis full of vertical gardens and lush spaces that aims to create a holistic, community-centered, sustainable city block. Designed by LA-based architecture and design firm, Standard for the Re:Vision Dallas competition, the canyon harvests enough rainwater, solar energy, and agriculture to completely sustain its 1,000 residents.


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