Urban Designer - Vernacular Architect - Maritime Planner - Owner-Builder - Servant of Piglet - Educator - Author - Revolutionary - Peacenik - Tour Guide 

Tony Watkins

 ~ Vernacular Design 

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Mendoza Print E-mail

ImageAn Inca fort once stood on the site of Mendoza, and the Huarpe Indians had a well developed agricultural system long before the first Spaniards passed through around 1550. It is the future rather than the past however which makes Mendoza one of the most interesting cities in the world. If our planet is to survive cities will need to become more like Mendoza.

 

 

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Urban Design Ethics Print E-mail

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Auckland
The potential for both enormous profits and great personal gain has turned urban design into an ethical minefield.

 

 

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Ego to Eco Urban Design Print E-mail

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Vancouver tell-tale
The primary purpose of the built environment is to strengthen and enhance the relationship between people and the natural environment.

 

 

 

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