[P2P-F] dissertation, Gaia: The Planetary Religion, the Sacred Marriage of Art and Science, a feminist theory of architecture

[Karl Robillard]

On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 09:32:11 pm Michel Bauwens wrote:
> fyi:
> http://www.facebook.com/notes/doctress-neutopia/in-a-car-wreck-and-building
> -the-car-free-society/10150236088145812

Gah!  To hell with facebook links that require an account.

I found the document here:  
http://www.lovolution.net/MainPages/gaia/GaiaOnlineBook/gaiatitle.htm

The last chapter (The trouble with autocratic architecture) is an interesting 
look inside the Arcosanti project.  It makes Paolo Soleri sound like a control 
freak, which is a trait that seems to be common among visionaries.  Libby 
observes:

    "Arcosanti, in its future form, wishes to prototype an arcology. I have 
concluded that is only part of the formula for creating an alternative 
development model to the urban sprawl. Also needed is a social architecture 
that allows for community development. Community development should be seen as 
contributing a value equal to the physical structure."


-Karl