Arcology

The Shimizu megacity pyramid, an example of an arcology.

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 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.