Inhabitat » co op canyon http://www.inhabitat.com Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Co-Op Canyon: Ecotopia Inspired by Anasazi Cliff Dwellingshttp://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/08/revision-dallas-honorable-mention-inspired-by-anasazi-indians/ http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/08/revision-dallas-honorable-mention-inspired-by-anasazi-indians/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:00:35 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=32847 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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