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ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING IDEAS FOR A NEW URBAN AREA GIA LAM HANOI, VIETNAM Concept The master plan for the Gia Lam area is based on a desire to retain the qualities and caracter of the area, but at the same time set out the strategies for a natural and sustainable urban growth. The plan recognises the importance of securing a continuity for the local community in the turbulent process of developing and modernizing the area. The strategy for guiding the urban growth consist of three main elements: 1.

Robust topology created by large-scale landscape features

2.

Flexible and adaptable urban structure

3.

Integrated sustainable strategies

UNIVERSITY INFRA STRUCTURE

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CITYLIFE

TOPOGRAPHY

TYPOLOGY

CONTEXT

FORMER GIA LAM MILITARY AIRPORT NOW DOMESTIC PUBLIC AIRPORT

Ga - Câu Bây - Railroad station

HANOI

HOAN KIEM LAKE

RED RIVER

Hanoi and gia lam district

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Centralising the water in one movement from NW to SE Draining the area and preparing it for buildings keeping the agricultural uni, free on an island.

ogy and making it part of the new masterplan existing village of Trau quy town

surface water is directed into the riverbed

Creating a recreative wetland to handle surplus flood water

excisting agricultural university

TOPOLOGICAL CONCEPTS

A robust and distinct urban topology is essential for the successful creation of a community, to which the inhabitants can relate, feel at home and feel pride in belonging to. The urban structure is the blueprint for creating secure and inviting, but interconnected neighbourhoods. The guiding boundaries between interrelated structures is what gives the city its identity and uniqueness.

existing water(field) structure

PRESERVING TYPOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE

WIND EXPOSURE BLUE STRUCTURE Landscaping provides protection from strong, humid, moderate/cool, North-East, spring winds.

Centralising the water in one movement from NW to SE Draining the area and preparing it for buildings keeping the agricultural uni, free on an island.

PRESERVING TYPOLOGY

making a scenic route around the city for driving, connecting the whole site while keeping the urban part mainly for soft traffic

Preserving important existing typology and making it part of the new masterplan

WIND AND WATER Existing field structure has an ideal size for building plots, but due to the climate have the wrong orientation. if we use Northern Vietnam experiences tropicalthey monsoon conditions with winds changing direction HAI PHONG HIGHWAY the grid, but turn it 450 the plots will have recreational elevated landscape. the ideal orientation for the climate. rainwater collection wetland production landscape according to the seasons. The prevailing winds in Hanoi emanate from the South-East with PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - TRAM/BUS existing village of Trau quy town forrest production an element of North-Easterly winds in winter. Intelligent planning of urban spaces and buildpublic transportation which Existing field structure has an ideal size Establishing ings will have a significant impact, not only on the general comfort of the inhabitants, but for building plots, but due to the climate services the whole site. centrally, making it they have the wrong orientation. if we use attractive to use. excisting agricultural university also on the total energy consumption. The proposed master plan is derived from a climatic the grid, but turn it 450 the plots will have First established as busses and later on as a the ideal orientation for the climate. elevated unirail analysis as well as the urge to create a distinct and recognizable urban typology. Establishing a central boulevard to connect the different areas of the site and create a leisure area

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BUILDING GRID

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Establishing underground parking where the building structure inclines that special foundation has to happen, because of an increased building heights etc.

GREEN STRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

GREEN STRUCTURE BLUE STRUCTURE

urban parks.

Large Solar exposure on east/west facades

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - TRAM/BUS

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centrally, making Centralising theservices watertheinwhole onesite. movement fromit attractive to use. NW to SE recreational elevated First and established as busses on aslandscape. a Draining the area preparing it and for later buildings rainwater collection elevated unirail keeping the agricultural uni, free an island. forreston production

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urban parks.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Preserving important existing typology and making it part of the new masterplan

Level heights EXISTING STRUCTURES LOWRISE The secondary topological guide is derived from the existing village structure, where the recreational elevated landscape. MEDIUM RISE rainwater collection 0 agricultural university street creates a distinct local centre, forrest production 45 together with the village main HIGHRISE BUILDING GRID which is retained but modernized. Level heights LOWRISE MEDIUM RISE

existing village of Trau quy town

university production landscape excisting agricultural university green city belt

university production landscape

NGUYEN DUC THUAN

university production landscape THUAN AsNGUYEN theDUCprimary topological guide, the existing canal on the site is redirected and used as a guiding topographic feature, creating a focus and a recreational core element. The altered green city belt production landscape canal runs in the NW-SE direction, orientating the urban structure in the same direction Creating parking spaces and now access roads between the green spaces, ensuring residents haveand an excellent acces to their opening the plan towards NW and SE. Towards NE, the development is topologically private transportation, while making sure the new city dosen’t become to crowded with more closed, protected byLarge a hilly recreational landscape. With this main lay-out, the urban motorized traffic Solar exposure on east/west facades fabric is relatively protected from the prevailing winter winds, but opening to the cooling summer breezes from SE. This orientation is seen on a smaller scale within the housing structure TYPOLOGY /DENSITYitself. LEVELS

Biking/pedestrian network is etsablished so that it connects the different parts of the site as effortles as possible

Cooling wind from SE, summer

Creating parking spaces and access roads between the green spaces, ensuring residents have an excellent acces to their private transportation, while making sure the new city dosen’t become to crowded with motorized traffic

MAIN ACCES ROADS

production landscape

HIGHRISE

Existing field structure has an ideal size for building plots, but due to the climate they have the wrong orientation. if we use the grid, but turn it 450 the plots will have the ideal orientation for the climate.

The village area is subjected to a quality assessment process, in which the best and most characteristic houses are retained and refurbished and supplemented with new infill’s. This old centre is made into a low-density central shopping and recreational area, thus securing historical continuity and recognisability. TOPOGRAPHY The tertiary topological guide is created from natural topographic boundaries, consisting of two different large-scale landscape structures. Towards the NE the hills, created from the excess earth from the development and canal excavation, form a natural boundary for the city and invites to the construction of landscape-integrated structures like sports-facilities and leisure parks.

green city belt production landscape

Large Solar exposure on east/west facades

GREEN STRUCTURE making a scenic route around the city for driving, connecting the whole site while keeping the urban part mainly for soft traffic Establishing a central boulevard to connect the different areas of the site and create a leisure area

urban parks.

Towards the SW an irrigated lowland forms a natural apron against the high-rise structures. This area is a key element in preserving a natural habitat for the native species and gives TYPOLOGY /DENSITY LEVELS the dwellers of the development direct access to a large reserve of traditional Vietnamese landscape. Level heights

MAIN ACCES ROADS

LOWRISE

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Establishing public transportation which services the whole site. centrally, making it

wetland production landscape

recreational elevated landscape. rainwater collection forrest production

MEDIUM RISE HIGHRISE

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STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS The combination of two distinctly different urban structures are used on the site. To the NE, between the river and the hills, a low-dense urban structure wraps around the original village and creates an urban mesh with an overweight of housing and social functions. The low-dense area is rather rigid in its general structure, but variation and interesting and unexpected spatial experiences are created by a flexible set of planning rules for the area. To the SW, between the river and the lowlands, a different kind of urban landscape is created by a high variation of high-rise and low-rise. This part of the city has a different distribution of functions with an overweight of commercial and office use. The dialogue between the urban structures over the river creates a spatial entity catering for the needs and moods of all individuals.

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LOW-DENSE The Buildings in this area are typically smaller units, creating a non-uniform mix of medium and low building heights. There is no prescriptive volumetric template, but a limited set of planning rules, within which a varied urban landscape can evolve. A mesh of wider green streets (eco-corridors) and small-size pocket parks and piazzas secures access for all inhabitants to local recreational spaces. Social functions like kindergartens, libraries and medical facilities should be located in relation to the public spaces in order to enhance a network of Social “hotspots”. The planning rules are highly related to the sustainability concept and incorporate maximum heights, site to building area ratio and a rule for the orientation of window areas. The detailed rules will be customized to ensure: 1. Effective natural ventilation 2. Minimizing solar gain by avoiding large glazed areas towards East and West. 3. Green roofs for insulation and water harvesting. o Narrow street spaces running N-S to prevent solar exposure to facades o A variety of heights to create visual variation and cooling air turbulences.

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HIGHRISE

The buildings to the south of the river are higher and planned with an even greater variety than to the north. The types of rules and the distribution of public spaces are the same, but the parameters are different. The maximum height and the ratio will be higher, and the rules will ensure: o o o o o o

Pleasant public spaces on several levels by fluid dynamics investigations of winds and sun. High-level public spaces by the creation of sky gardens. Green roofs Building orientations to ensure wind deflection and shade at street level in summer. A strict policy on glazing orientation and shading efficiency to avoid solar gain Incentives to install energy-saving and /or producing technologies like wind turbines and PV panels in the buildings

For both the low-dense and the high-rise areas a rating system like BREEAM or LEAD should be used for the general assessment of sustainable construction.

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handle surplus flood water excisting agricultural university

Large Solar exposure on east/west facades

GREEN STRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

making a scenic route around the city for driving, connecting the whole site while keeping the urban part mainly for soft traffic

Landscaping provides protection from strong, humid, moderate/cool, North-East, spring winds.

Establishing a central boulevard to connect the different areas of the site and create a leisure area

PRESERVING TYPOLOGY Centralising the water in one movement from NW to SE Draining the area and preparing it for buildings the keeping the agricultural uni,Hard freewind on anfrom island. northeast/winter

BUILDING GRID

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - TRAM/BUS

Preserving important existing typology and making it part of the new masterplan

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS

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recreational elevated landscape. rainwater collection forrest production

surface water is directed into the riverbed NGUYEN DUC THUAN

Biking/pedestrian network is etsablished so that it connects the different parts of the site as effortles as possible

Cooling wind from SE, summer

Creating parking spaces and access roads between the green spaces, ensuring residents have an excellent acces to their private transportation, while making sure the new city dosen’t become to crowded with motorized traffic

Establishing underground parking where the building structure inclines that special foundation has to happen, because of an increased building heights etc.

LOWRISE MEDIUM RISE

the ideal orientation for the climate.

First established as busses and later on as a elevated unirail

excisting agricultural university

Level heights

TRAFFIC/SECURE ENVIRONMENT HIGHRISE Existing field structure has an ideal size Efficient public transport and the reduction of car traffic is the single most important factor in for building plots, but due to the climate they have the wrong orientation. if we use creating a sustainable community. the grid, but turn it 450 the plots will have

Establishing public transportation which services the whole site. centrally, making it attractive to use. existing village of Trau quy town

TYPOLOGY /DENSITY LEVELS

urban parks.

university production landscape

production landscape

The Gia Lam master plan is created around a public transport system, where a local tramline is connected to the existing train station with connections to Hanoi. The Master plan assumes the existing station North of the site to be the future traffic hub, but the tram line can green city belt to other future stations. be redirected to connect A tram system is chosen, as the visibility in the urban space encourages use and the economy is more favourable than a metro.

ECO-CORRIDORS AND WATER MANAGEMENT The recreational areas on either side of the developments are connected to the river area by Large Solar exposure on east/west facades a series of elongated parks or eco-corridors. GREEN STRUCTURE

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TYPOLOGY /DENSITY LEVELS

urban parks.

MAIN ACCES ROADS

LOWRISE

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recreational elevated landscape. rainwater collection forrest production

wetland production landscape

Establishing public transportation which services the whole site. centrally, making it attractive to use. First established as busses and later on as a elevated unirail

NGUYEN DUC THUAN

production landscape

MEDIUM RISE

A sustainable urban drainage system is created in order to manage storm water runoff by HIGHRISE means of slow release and storage systems such as green roofs and ponds in park areas. This enables water to remain “in nature” and not place loads on treatment works and to minimise sediment/contamination load to streams. Reed bed treatment ensures purification. Grey water recycling is encouraged to save potable water as well as water minimisation features such as monitoring of use.

university production landscape

green city belt Creating parking spaces and access roads between the green spaces, ensuring residents have an excellent acces to their private transportation, while making sure the new city dosen’t become to crowded with motorized traffic

These corridors secures the un-interrupted migration of species and flow of water between the natural areas and thus supports a continuous eco-system. The corridors are also part of heightsmanagement strategy. the generalLevel water

WIND ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY

WINDENERGY RAINWATER COLLECTION

SOIL CLEANING GEOOXIDATION

ROOF GARDENS PRODUCTION

BIOMASS

ABSORPTION COOLERS

GREEN ROOFS

RAINWATER POOL

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BIOMASS + GAS PLANT (CCHP)

LOCAL RECYCLING

waste treatment

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

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ENERGY

TREATED WASTEWA TE

WASTEWA TE

WASTE

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RAINWATER DRAINING

COMPOST

FRESH WATER

BIOGAS

SLUDGE OFF SITE INCINERATION + RECYCLING

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ENERGY TO GIA LAM CITY

ORGANIC WASTE ZYMOSIS PLANT

ENERGY

ENERGY TO/FROM HANOI

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS ENERGY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT The primary strategy in terms of energy lies in energy savings. Only after using all measures to ensure a low energy consumption by reducing the need for transport, cooling and lighting is it viable to invest in local energy production. A couple of energy producing measures is at hand though. High buildings in the southern area can use building-integrated wind turbines, and solar shading of the facades can be combined with PV-panels. Asorption coolers combined with water-based solar collectors can provide cooling for office buildings. In the low northern part of the development, local solar collectors can be used for hot water production for the individual buildings. On a regional scale, the waste water treatment can power itself from the biogas it is generating.

Streets: Long building blocks organised in parallel rows

South facing building Prevailing winds

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Pavilions: Isolated buildings surrounded by open space

Courts: Open spaces surrounded by buildings on all sides

South-East facing building Prevailing winds

CLIMATE ANALYSIS WIND AND BUILDINGS The most favourable layouts to minimise solar gains are streets and the courtyard layouts. Street axes should be orientated as close to East-West as possible in order to minimise the building surface area exposed to solar gain from low angle sun in the mornings and afternoons. The width of East-West streets are unimportant in terms of solar gain however North-South streets should be as narrow as possible to maximise self shading during mornings and afternoons. Courtyards can be orientated in any direction however a large number of blocks with smaller courtyards is preferable to fewer blocks with large courtyards. Height to width ratios of >0.3 are recommended. Unless special measures are adopted to shade horizontal (roof) surfaces, buildings should not be less than four floors high as a high building volume to roof surface area ratio results in high solar gains. In a hot, humid climate like Hanoi, air movement is an essential element for removing heat build up during the day from buildings. When considering orientation for both sun and wind, the sun should be the prime factor, with long elevations facing as close to South as possible. Ventilation strategies can be designed to take advantage of the prevailing winds and is more effective if openings are set at an angle to the prevailing winds rather than at right angles to it. As the prevailing wind in Hanoi is from the South-East a South facing building will benefit from lower solar gains while also taking advantage of ventilation from prevailing winds. CLIMATE ANALYSIS – WIND As described in the climate analysis presentation, the prevailing winds in Hanoi emanate from the South-East with an element of North-East wind in winter.

WATER MANAGEMENT FLOW CHART surface water collection

green roof

rainwater harvesting

plants overflow

building

overflow

gray water in toilets

SUDS harvesting collection

swales

ponds

slow discharge to ground

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direct discharge to river

potable water supply

overflow to river

CLIMATE ANALYSIS – WATER foul sewer WWTW Surface water management via sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) Rainwater Harvesting Green roofs/walls Reed bed treatment Supply and discharge management and maintenance Low water usage systems

CLIMATE ANALYSIS VENTILATION Vegetation between and on buildings can provide significant energy benefits including: Local temperature reduction – studies show temperatures on sites with and without vegetation can differ by 5-12°C. Shading – studies show cooling energy savings of between 12-57% can be achieved. Reduction in pollutant concentration levels. Improved indoor air quality. Reduced sound pollution levels. Wind breaks aiding pedestrian comfort. Positive impact on occupant moods and property value. CLIMATE ANALYSIS – WATER Surface water management via sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) Rainwater Harvesting Green roofs/walls Reed bed treatment Supply and discharge management and maintenance Low water usage systems Discharge to rivers and ground

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CITY GATE & VILLAGE CORRIDOR The existing village structure will serve as the low-density green backbone of the city. It is in this, that people meet for cafés and for shopping and it serves as a historical core, connecting to the past and securing recognisability and continuity. The old city gate is retained and renewed and will be seen at the city identifier coming from the station and from the north. The village corridor connects the new development with the river and the university and will be a source of both orientation and recreation.

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HABITAT

All housing in the development is based on sustainable principles, but environmentally and socially.

A hierarchy of spaces going from large parks over small piazzas and ending in the private and semi-private gardens and roof terraces creates a secure environment and a sense of belonging. All dwelling will be within walking distance of public transport, kindergartens and schools. Sustainable technology with regards to construction, energy consumption and recycling secures low running and maintenance costs

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SCIENCE PARK A highly creative innovative area is created with connection to both the university and the old city. The relation to the original urban fabric and the river will be seen as an asset and will attract and inspire the best minds into developing visionary products and services. The science park will create daytime activity in this part of the city and thus be a benefit to the community.

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UNIVERSITY ISLAND The high-quality landscape of the agricultural university is emphasised by the topographical changes made by the river diversion. The university is made into a focus point of the development and thereby the sustainable and ecological aspect of the institution is identified with the overall green vision for the entire site. The university will be accessible to the public and serve as a natural picnic destination in evenings and weekends.

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VIEW POINT & RECREATION The landscape to the north displays a topography, that borders the development and creates a natural backdrop for the cityscape and an ever-present natural setting. The hilly landscape is created from the excess earth from the site excavations, the potential pollutants being cleansed over time by natural processes. The hills controls the wind pattern and microclimate on the site, but primarily provides the inhabitants easy access to sports facilities like mountain-biking and soft hiking and a possibility for a calm getaway from the busy city.

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PROMENADE The river bank gives the possibility of forming a promenade, binding together all the parts of the development. The promenade is the perfect setting for strolling and exercising like running or skateboarding, but also more quiet activities like boule or chess. The promenade is bordered towards the rest of the city by restaurants, clubs, boat hire stations, shops and fish markets. At night, the promenade will come alive with lights and be the meeting place for the entire city.

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GREEN PRODUCTION WETLAND The traditional Vietnamese agricultural production landscape is kept in strategic areas of the development. First of all it is part of a general water management scheme. Where the wetlands work as a buffer in case of severe rains. It is also important as a educational and recreational resource, securing natural habitat and a constant reminder of the delicate balance of natural processes.

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VISITORS CENTER & ENTERTAINMENT PARK The centre is placed in the South-Western part of the site, near the Ceramic Village. This location will keep traffic pressure from visitors to the park to a minimum, will create the possibility of using the centre for exhibitions related to ceramic crafts and will also allow synergies between the park and the Ceramic Village.

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GREEN HIGHRISE & HABOUR PARK The river city of Gia Lam, easily accessible by public transport, will be a benchmark in high-density green construction. All structures will be certified according to either international green development rating systems or to a new rating system developed to local conditions.

Building technologies should incorporate natural/hybrid ventilation systems, building component activation, water harvesting and recycling and adsorption cooling by solar collectors. Socially the harbour city will also set new standards by the use of high-level meeting points in public sky gardens and piazzas. All ground level lobbies will be accessible and create a coherent mesh of public spaces.

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TYPLOGIES

TYOLOGY CONCEPT PRESERVING TYPOLOGY

BUILDING GRID

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Preserving important existing typology and making it part of the new masterplan

Existing field structure has an ideal size for building plots, but due to the climate they have the wrong orientation. if we use the grid, but turn it 450 the plots will have the ideal orientation for the climate. existing village of Trau quy town

Rice is the most important vietnamese farming product, being grown on more that 4/5 of the cultivated land. In Gia Lam the site consist foremost of these ricefields and the irrigation chanels between them. While considering the transformation from farmland to residential area, it is interesting to look closer upon the fields, both because they are the origions of the area, but also because of their structure and design. An average ricefield is app. 2 ha (20.000 m2) and is placed between irrigation channels.

excisting agricultural university

This plot size is equilant to a city block in a fair sized city. When transforming its structure into buildings it can divided into different block sizes: S, M, L and XL Large Solar exposure on east/west facades

GREEN STRUCTURE

Accomendating a variety of spatial planning, leaving some blocks open for green areas and further devlopment, thereby increasing the variation and recreational life between the buildings.

TYPOLOGY /DENSITY LEVELS

urban parks.

Level heights LOWRISE recreational elevated landscape. rainwater collection forrest production

wetland production landscape

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as a

university production landscape

green city belt production landscape

MEDIUM RISE HIGHRISE

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MASSIVE BLOCK

CITY BLOCK

TERRASED BLOCK

HIGH DENSE BLOCK

TYPLOGIES EXAMPLES

COMMERICIAL BLOCK

GREEN BLOCK

CITY PARK BLOCK

COURTYARD BLOCK

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SUSTAINABLE SECTION / CONTEXT

Ponds collect water from runoff due to typography. Reedbeds at outfall to clean water

solar energy on roofs

High-rise area: Orientations and shapes optimizes balance between cooling breezes and undesired gusts

“sky gardens”

Terrain and green belt protects again hard winter wind from NE

Low / dense Non uniform mix of taller and smaller buildings and scatter streets are likely to enhance airflow Green roofs protects agains heat, and can be used for production

Elevated recreational landscape for sport, leisure and production

Excess rain water runs through cleaning ‘ecological corridors’ to lake and river

RANWATER POND

WATER TREATMENT

WATER STORAGE

Cooling summerbreeze from SE

Lake drains excess water in area, and provides water sports facillities, a heat buffer and secures biological diversity.

Low recreational area protects natural habitat and preserves traditional landscape

Rainwater ponds collects and distributes rainwater to reuse in buildings

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