#KHonSteam#Contest Kingdom Hearts has a special place in my heart, a lot of reason having to do with the Characters. The emotional connection this game provides is something special. Everyone should experience it!
I definitely think that COVID-19 will lead to rethinking the urban form, even after the wide-spread availability of vaccinations. I think one important result is that of modular structures that are able to be put up in a short amount of time.
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@vtpinkos I definitely think that this kind of technology can give a very real sense of place. Such as when one is in a subway car there are underlying spatial, technological and social structures that are a result of the designed environment which gives that sense of place. Nice question
the city and it's environment. This is fascinating when examined with the concept of 'place', discussed in this course and my architecture courses. I find it to be amazing that design can be used to influence people and their behavior (2/2) #futurecitiesVaTech @FutureCities4
The concept that stood out for the most was the social aspect of cities, and how that can be improved and altered in the future. Particularly, in the reading from "The Metropolis and the Mental Life" they touch on how an individual's mental state is altered and affected by (1/2)
@vtpinkos @FutureCities4 Hey Amanda, do you think that the thought of not being in control of autonomous vehicles is more of a generational thing and will change with time? Or something else?
When automation infects all kind of vehicles, it can potentially improve urban infrastructure and economies. Urban livability would increase while sprawl decreases. Current transportation infrastructure costs would reduce. @FutureCities4 #futurecitiesVaTech
@FutureCities4 #futurecitiesVaTech#biophiliccities 3/3 post pandemic biophilic cities will provide more spaces for collaboration, both in public and private. We can see this vision in buildings like the 'Bosco Verticale', where residents each have their very own mini forest.
@tsphillips14 @FutureCities4 This is an awesome project, and I hope that it will inspire cities around the world to do something similar. I think the designers of the buildings have truly integrated nature and urban environments, while also addressing important issues. Thanks for sharing, Tyler!
A post-pandemic Biophilic City looks like an urban area that is directly integrated with nature. City governments should allocate funding for this integration and provide continued support for social and cultural opportunities that revolve around these green, urban areas.
Singapore is a great example. The city has connected green areas through 'park connectors', which allow people to walk, bike, and jog between the city's green spaces without having to leave the natural environment. #futurecitiesVaTech#biophiliccities @FutureCities4
Technology can advance our connection with nature in urban areas by creating opportunities through social media, forums, and apps, for the public to share info about local opportunities for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
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One ways that organizations, such as VT, waste energy is through the heating/cooling, and lighting of academic buildings. I personally believe that it's unnecessary for most buildings on campus to be utilized as such since there is minimal use. #futurecitiesVaTech @FutureCities4
@nwright_9 @FutureCities4 nick, great video. I'm not sure if you've taken it, but there is a great course within SSC taught by Theo Lim where we discussed the issue. One cause that we learned about was that in areas where there was a higher % of POC, there were far fewer parks % green space per capita.