Aqua culture – mussels, scallops, oysters – high value products and food.
http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/hydroelectric-power-station-punibach/45093/
ar·chi·pel·a·go/ˌärkəˈpeləˌgō/
Noun:
A group of islands.
A sea or stretch of water containing many islands.
http://www.asla.org/sustainablelandscapes/Vid_Brownfields.html
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/15k3kc/inhabitat.com/earth-city-by-jm-schivo-associati-is-a-100-clean-powered-city-for-the-21st-century/
photovoltaic-sheathed skyscrapers, a wind turbine-studded skybridge, sea water heating and cooling systems, and radiant floor heating.
solar-powered spires are crowned with wind turbines and house a self-sufficent organic farm and commercial center that takes advantage of renewable energy generation, efficient use of water, solar heating, and natural ventilation.
Instead, they have ensured that urban blocks are both built around and integrated with biological corridors. Green walls and roofs help to lessen the coldness of the modular mixed-use buildings, which are all controlled by a sophisticated smart system that maximizes energy efficiency.
Although this earth city is about as green as it gets, the designers have incorporated technology as an important part of the project. In addition to photovoltaic panels, cogeneration, geothermal and a handful of other clean energy-generating systems that will power the entire city and its network of shared EVs, a smart system will ensure that energy is delivered only on an as-needed basis so that none goes to waste. Albeit still in the concept stage, Earth City reminds us what could have been, and what might still be if our leaders pull their heads out of… well, you know.
