arcology
settlement structure
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Arcology is a concept for a city contained within a single structure. The term is a portmanteau of "architectural ecology" and was first used in 1969. The idea behind arcology is to create a self-contained, highly efficient settlement that minimizes environmental impact by integrating living spaces, workplaces, and amenities into one massive building. This approach aims to address issues of urban sprawl and resource consumption by concentrating human activity vertically rather than horizontally.1
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