(par 5.4.4.3) Space station (taken from Wikipedia)

Space station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_station From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The modular International Space Station A space station, also known as an orbital station or an orbital space station, is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew, which is designed to remain in space (most commonly as an artificial satellite in low Earth orbit) for an extended period of time and for other spacecraft to dock. A space station […]

(par 5.4.4.2.2) Understanding your city by understanding its flow

Understanding your city by understanding its flow: towards Participatory Urban Metabolism Information Systems http://ecocitizenworldmap.org/understanding-your-city-by-understanding-its-flow-towards-participatory-urban-metabolism-information-systems/ Sven Eberleinarticles, Newson August 21, 2014 Exciting times for our EWM team! We are currently learning about, developing, and applying Urban Metabolism Information Systems (UMIS), a whole systems analysis that measures everything flowing into and out of a city over time and […]

(par 5.4.4.2.2) Norms for planning green areas in cities

Norms for Planning green areas in Cities Supporting article A: Norms for planning green areas in cities http://www.townplanning.in/news_show.asp?id=2775 Importance of Green Areas: The green areas are considered the lungs of urban centres. Such green areas in a city ensures freshness and improves the ambience of the town,  maintain healthier environment by generating oxygen to the […]