Notes

Should I write something here? I guess what I am writing right now is considered a note too. Anyway, this chapter has some other notes about the book, and the thesis.

Abstract

Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. Borrowing ideas form cyber world, the concept of open source urbanism brings both formality and informality. Formal in its simple structure, the modular system with embedded infrastructure sets the basic unit and parameter for urban growth; informal in its open source nature, this system could transform urban spaces by using modular building components to form larger societal hub and multiple city layers. Even though each separate module is simple, they form a new, highly rational urban system well-suited to the complexities of modern individuals and societies when they are grouped in a high density algorithmic pattern. The module design possesses amazing customizability and is able to adapt to multiple urban environments, geographic cultures, individual lifestyles, and technological advancements. Its adoption will lead to new discoveries that helps us solve existing problems and possibly influence future trends in architectural and urban design.

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