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4.0 out of 5 stars A powerful man, a decent overview of a book
Having been to Arcosanti a few times, I wanted to learn a bit more about the man behind the small city. Paulo seems like a very amazing guy. He certainly believes stongly in community.

Although this book isn't an in-depth work, it will give you a taste of the ideals at work in Soleri's architectural work and can act as an introduction to any of his massive...
Published on March 26, 2007 by Bradley Spencer

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2.0 out of 5 stars learn from Arcosanti.
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The Urban Ideal: Conversations with Paolo Soleri is my favorite book in 2006. In a book, paolo suggest an alternative idea to solve problems of nowdays city. There are two main problem that wast resorce like a fossil fuels and destoryed community after urbanization. His idea is applyed eco and compact concept in a city. and he...
Published on February 13, 2008 by JUNG JU LEE


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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A powerful man, a decent overview of a book, March 26, 2007
This review is from: The Urban Ideal: Conversations with Paolo Soleri (Paperback)
Having been to Arcosanti a few times, I wanted to learn a bit more about the man behind the small city. Paulo seems like a very amazing guy. He certainly believes stongly in community.

Although this book isn't an in-depth work, it will give you a taste of the ideals at work in Soleri's architectural work and can act as an introduction to any of his massive volumes.

Would suggest this book to anyone.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars learn from Arcosanti., February 13, 2008
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JUNG JU LEE "JOO" (Cheong ju, South Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Urban Ideal: Conversations with Paolo Soleri (Paperback)
What is your favorite book?

The Urban Ideal: Conversations with Paolo Soleri is my favorite book in 2006. In a book, paolo suggest an alternative idea to solve problems of nowdays city. There are two main problem that wast resorce like a fossil fuels and destoryed community after urbanization. His idea is applyed eco and compact concept in a city. and he introduce Arcosatnti place for learn how can we make futher city? I have been to arcosanti one time. I wanted to learn idea of him by experience only not from book. If you interasting Eco city or Compact city, try read this book.
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