Arcosanti

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From the Italian Architect Paolo Soleri Arcosanti began construction in 1970 to build what he calls Arcology.

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.

More information can be found on the Arcosanti website: http://www.arcosanti.org/

This was the final photography destination for Nikolai, jdryan3, and myself from our long photo trip to Moab for the dgrin shootout. Here are some of the architecutural designs that make this a very unique place worth stopping to see.

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Arcosanti and Cosanti are world famous for Soleri bells which are all handcrafted by individuals living or working at the two sites.

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Hey Aaron,

What a neat place! I see you've really taken advantage of the unique perspective it gives you in #5 and 6. Love them, and how it makes my head spin a bit.