Since 1970 over 5,000 people  from diverse backgrounds and disciplines have helped Paolo Soleri by participating in the Arcosanti Workshop Program in effort to build the world's first prototype Arcology (Architecture + Ecology).
 
Arcology is Paolo Soleri's concept of cities which embody the fusion of architecture with ecology. The arcology concept proposes a highly integrated and compact three-dimensional urban form that is the opposite of urban sprawl with its inherently wasteful consumption of land, energy and time, tending to isolate people from each other and the community. The complexification and miniaturization of the city enables radical conservation of land, energy and resources.  
 
It would be interesting to hear peoples views on these theories and the project arcosanti
 
visit the website for more info
http://www.arcosanti.org
 
Workshop Start Dates for 2004  
June 20, July 25, Aug 29, Oct 3, Nov 7