CALL FOR IMAGES of the Journal of Biourbanism www.journalofbiourbanism.org JBU is looking for photo contributions on the following subject: the biophilic and sustainable city, and sustainable ways of living. The aim is editing a supplementary photographic issue, with both a scientific and artistic value. Please submit no more than 5 pictures to photoeditor@biourbanism.org, by February 15th […] read more
Comments on Ashraf Salama’s Paper: “The New Vitruvius?” by Nikos A. Salingaros While immensely flattered (and also not a little embarrassed) by this attention given to my work, I feel I must try to set the record straight on one matter. I am very grateful for Dr. Salama’s efforts to acquaint readers with my books, […] read more
Please consider becoming a Participating Member of the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BIOURBANISM for 2012. The membership fees for 2012: student member: 40,00 euro / year ordinary member: 60,00 euro / year supporting member: 200,00 euro / year corporate and institutional member: 500,00 euro / year. Participating Members support the work of the International Society of […] read more
by Michael Mehaffy and Nikos Salingaros The words “living” and “technology” do not often occur in the same sentence. We think of technology as something mechanical, inert, dead — very different from life, and even dangerous to living systems. And yet the word “technology” simply means “the knowledge of making” — that is, how to create […] read more