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An '''Arcology''' (A | [[Image:Shimizu megacity.gif|thumb|right|200px|The Shimizu megacity pyramid, an example of an arcology.]][[Image:Vertical farms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|a trio of vertical farms.]]An '''Arcology''' (A portmanteau that combines the words ''Architecture'' and ''Ecology'') refers to a proposed category of large scale structure capable of accommodating large numbers of residents. [[Vertical farming|Vertical farms]] are a type of arcology. | ||
== Arcologies in science fiction == | == Arcologies in science fiction == | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 31 December 2011
An Arcology (A portmanteau that combines the words Architecture and Ecology) refers to a proposed category of large scale structure capable of accommodating large numbers of residents. Vertical farms are a type of arcology.
Arcologies in science fiction
- Mega City One in Judge Dredd is a vast stretch of arcologies on the eastern seaboard of the former US
- Hive Worlds in Warhammer 40,000 are dominated by huge arcologies known as hives
- The surface of Coruscant has its surface covered by Arcologies.