Yes, indeed. Very reminiscent of these natural structures:
http://images.google.ca/images?ndsp=18&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1C1CHMG_enCA291CA303&q=venus+flowerbasket&start=90&sa=N
Here is a fascinating document (actually the overhead teleconferenc presentation) by Amory Lovins, Head of the Rocky Mountain Institute:
Negawatts for Fabs
Advanced Energy Productivity for Fun and Profit.
Though the document is specific to semiconductor manufacturing, the concepts, I believe, are transferable to different types of urban infrastructure.
Yet another presentation:
RMI has a wealth of great documents on sustainability.
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iiiinteresting. the methodology is fantastic. i love the whole-system perspective. thanks for pointing these out.
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