Concept of Vertical Cities

http://www.evolo.us/category/competition/page/17/

Allows for locality of jobs and resources.. minimizing unnecessary transport

Ceases urban sprawl (the destruction of more nature.. requires cultural change) and establishes communities

Must allow for a margin to limit expansion of vertical cluster community

Vertical cities allow for the disconnection to the surrounding world of earthly distraction (establishing requirement for community) yet still allow for connection through public transport

The concept of stacking towers onto existing towers or connecting spaces between towers

REQUIREMENTS for the Vertical City Concept

Shopping/retail space needs to be integrated
Central communal space
Space for schools hospitals etc (Adaptable spaces)
Connection to public transport systems
Capturing of natural sunlight for interior spaces
Voids for ventilation and sunlight
Climate control (including ventilation) - Humidity and Temp.
Eco-skin (filter for dust and noise.. and capturing of community's pollution)
Services and Waste system
Commute reduction (centralised lift/s)
Solar energy and Water collection
Delivery of resources
Hierachy of spaces (Vegetation, Housing, Services, Shopping, Transport and Industry)
Green Spaces - vegetation and livestock
Locality of Jobs
Local resource production (closed-loop system)

To be designed further..