Nature in the City: Romance and Economy
The urban way of life has been criticized for many centuries, as long as the cities have existed. A romantic tradition credits nature with the qualities opposite to the city: nature is declared an embodiment of purity, health and beauty. A more rational and economical view defines nature as a system...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Проект Байкал |
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| Online Access: | http://www.projectbaikal.com/index.php/pb/article/view/1049 |
| Summary: | The urban way of life has been criticized for many centuries, as long as the cities have existed. A romantic tradition credits nature with the qualities opposite to the city: nature is declared an embodiment of purity, health and beauty. A more rational and economical view defines nature as a system capable of restoring living resources. The article shows how cities will be inevitably filled with elements of nature. |
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| ISSN: | 2307-4485 2309-3072 |