Barton, H., 2000. Urban form and locality. In H. Barton, ed. Sustainable communities: the potential for eco-neighbourhoods. London: Earthscan, pp. 105-122.
This publication delves into the argument in creating micro cities rather than macro cities that have been the norm in the past. Macro cities were a good idea in the past where resources were readily available and easily expendable. But as sustainability is at the forefront in today's world the idea of micro cities is becoming popular. To adapt existing macro cities you would create micro cities within it, where everything that is required would be found within it. This in turn would allow a network within that macro city possibly creating a better functioning city. I like this idea of creating the micro within the macro as it can decentralise a city in creating smaller satellite cities essentially.
Fackler, M., 2011. Tsunami Warnings, Written in Stone. Accessed 20 July 2012.
This article looks at the importance of looking to the past and to have a respect for it. Much can be learnt from the past as it almost certainly informs our present and future. This needs to taken into account to formulate our future and in this project.
Motavalli, J., 2011. A History of Greenwashing: How Dirty Towels Impacted the Green Movement. Accessed 28 July 2012.
What started out as an inspiration from a hotel towel sign, formed a basis in how the word 'green' is looked upon. How many companies manipulate this word to perceived as 'green' with little basis or actual 'green' initiatives in place and merely used to save them money or an act to save face.
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