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Arcosanti is an experimental urban development in the high desert of central Arizona. Designed by Paolo Soleri according to his concept of arcology, Arcosanti will house 5,000 people when complete, demonstrating ways to improve urban conditions and lessen our destructive impact on the earth. Its large, compact structures and large-scale solar greenhouses will occupy only 25 acres of a 4,060-acre land preserve, keeping the natural countryside in close proximity to urban dwellers.At the present stage of construction, Arcosanti consists of a dozen mixed-use buildings constructed by the 6,000 past workshop participants. These buildings house 60 to 80 residents, who are continually working on the construction and maintenance of the built environment. These long-term residents are workshop alumni, and work in planning, construction, teaching, computer-aided drafting, maintenance, cooking, carpentry, metal work, ceramics, gardening, communications, and administration. They produce the world-famous Soleri Bells, and host 50,000 tourists every year.According to Soleri’s theory of arcology, at Arcosanti many systems work together, with efficient circulation of people and resources, multi-use buildings, and solar orientation for lighting, heating and cooling. In this complex, creative environment, apartments, businesses, production, technology, open space, studios, educational and cultural events are all accessible, even while privacy is paramount in the overall design.Urban sprawl, spreading across the landscape, causes enormous waste, frustration and long-term costs by depleting land and resources. Dependency on the automobile intensifies these problems, while increasing pollution, congestion, and social isolation. Arcosanti attempts to address these issues by building a three-dimensional, pedestrian-oriented city. Because this plan eliminates sprawl, both the urban and natural environments keep their integrity and thrive. Arcosanti is a prototype: if successful, it will become a model for how the world builds its cities.

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The Arcosanti Workshop is the best way to experience Arcosanti firsthand. Since 1970, over 6,000 workshop participants have contributed to the ongoing construction and maintenance of Arcosanti. The program brings people from all over the world, with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, to live and work at Arcosanti for one to four weeks. The Arcosanti Workshop combines academic and experiential learning as participants study Paolo Soleri’s concepts and designs while contributing to the building of the arcology (architecture + ecology). Soleri proposes a lean urban alternative which is a highly integrated and compact three-dimensional form rejecting the need for urban sprawl with its inherently wasteful consumption of land, energy, time and human resources. During the Four-week Workshop participants come to understand the why and wherefore of the world’s first prototype arcology.The workshop program is a prerequisite for residency and emloyment at Arcosanti. Once a participant completes the workshop, they are eligible for volunteer or paid positions in one of the departments at Arcosanti.Prerequisites: Previous construction or architectural knowledge is not a prerequisite for participation in our program. However, individuals must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent to attend the program.Workshop Seminar Start Dates in 2007: FEB 4 • MAR 4 • APR 1 • MAY 6 • JUNE 3 • JULY 1 • AUG 5 • SEPT 2 • OCT 7 • NOV 4Fees: (tuition, room, board and field trip) Four Week Workshop: $ 1,125How to Apply: Workshop Coordinator at Arcosanti (928)632-6233 [email protected] HC 74, Box 4136 Mayer, AZ 86333 further information: www.arcosanti.org

My Blog

Alumni Highlight

In an earlier blog we gave a nod to Amanda Bramble who has started her own eco-community. In this blog we wanted to give you a head ups on Claire Porter and the adventures she has been through and is&...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:15:00 GMT

She found her own mesa!

Amanda Bramble is one of the former manager's of the Arcosanti agriculture program. She has found her own mesa (so to speak) and started her own 'amanda-cology' called the Ampersand Sustainable L...
Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT

Cosanti Night Pour, Friday, May 16th

On Friday, May 16, 2008, Cosanti will open its doors to the public for a rare evening exhibition of a bronze foundry pour as they cast the famous Soleri bronze windbells. The glowing, molten bronze of...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 13:44:00 GMT

Arcosanti Big Event Weekend! May 10-11, 2008

This weekend Arcosanti will host 2 events!SOUNDS & TASTES OF INDIASounds & Tastes of India at Arcosanti: Music, Dance, & Food in celebration of India. The featured musician is Pandit Tarun Bhattachary...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:00 GMT

Arcologies are popping up like mushrooms

well maybe not arcologies but here is a link that demonstrates some of the concepts Paolo keeps drawing about. soleri-esque buildings of course those buildings still exist in an automobile heavy urabn...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:14:00 GMT

NEWS: Soleri Presents Sustainable Projects to Vatican

PAOLO SOLERI PRESENTS SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS TO VATICANAPRIL 2008 - Internationally recognized architect, artist, and philosopher Paolo Soleri will be featured as a guest speaker at Building Well to Liv...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:38:00 GMT

random rememberance

Once I was taking a tour group around. We got down the Foundry where all the Foundary rats were casting and pouring. A guy on the tour said "You let women work in the foundry" I said "yes, we also let...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:28:00 GMT

Workshopper Breeding Program

Many people wonder where the students for the Arcosanti Workshop Programs come from. So this blog will explain a little about the workshopper breeding program begun by the Soleri's in 1971. The lates...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Arcology Technologies that already exist

Generally when people talk about Arcology they concentrate on the massive feats of engineering required to make huge buildings (even though several of Paolo's design in City In The Image of Man are in...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:41:00 GMT

Arcology By Policy

Arcology isn't necessarily about being Paolo's drawings incarnate, Arcology is about the performance of our structures and the implications for urban design those performances have. Because of the gig...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:53:00 GMT