DON CITY Proposal

ENBE | Final Project | Part A – Report | The Future City Representation

ELEMENTS OF NATURAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Project 2 : Built Environment

Better Cities of the Future

DON CITY

- Think for the younger generations-

KHOR YEN MIN | 0318149

FNBE FEB 2014 | TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY

Khor Yen Min | 0318149 | Group f | FNBE Feb 2014 | Taylor’s University1


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Introduction

A City

Ancient City - City of Babylon, Mesopotamia

The Present City - City of Chicago

The Future City - Masdar City

The New “X” City - DON City

Conclusion

References List

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IntroductionIn this final project, we are assigned to be the mayor of the "X" City. The

people in the city require a new city because the city is no longer livable. As the

mayor, we need to propose a new layout of the new "X" City which is either

underground city, underwater city, city on land next to a river/sea, city on water

or in air.

We are required to investigate ancient cities, present cities and future cities

for a better understanding of the components and elements of a city. We also

need to investigate, collect data and understand the type of city which we have

selected. Designs, ideas and information are required to show through a video

presentation.

From this project, we will be able to understand more on how a better city of

the future works and the importance of a good city.



The CityThe City Definition

A large urban area, with many buildings, streets and people.

An area which consist houses or apartments for many people to live,

commercial buildings, working places, educational system, entertainment

and a government organisation to run the city.

An area which consists of law and order.

An area which many people lives together a central place of trade for the

profit of the members living in close proximity

What Makes a City

What makes a city? As you can see one of the definition of city, it is a large

urban area with many buildings, streets and people. A city provides basic needs

to people such as proper zonings of city, housing, transportation, food and water

resources, security system, sewerage system and power resources system.

What Makes a Good City

A good city is a sustainable city which consist several aspects such as :

using renewable energy like solar and wind energy

increasing the percentage of walkability in the city

protects the safety of the people in the city

has sufficient food and water resources at all times

has green areas

public spaces for people to interact

effective public transportations

increase the number of opportunities in business to decrease the rate

of unemployment

provide education for all people

What is The Future City



In my opinion, a future city has to be a sustainable city. It is a city which

inspires other cities. It has the same aspects as a good city but with better

modern technologies. Besides that, a future city does not need to be a city with

fancy skyscrapers but a city which can sustain the needs and requirements of

the people.

Ancient CitiesCity of Babylon, Mesopotamia



City of Babylon is the capital of the ancient land of Babylonia in southern

Mesopotamia. It lies in the land of Shinar on the Euphrates River. It was

established as a city around the 23rd century BC. The founder of the city was

Nimrod of Gen. 10, who developed the world's first organized system of idolatry.

INFORMATION OF CITY OF BABYLON

Form of a square, 14 miles on each side, and of enormous magnitude

A wide and deep moat that encircled the city

The brick wall was 56 miles long, 300 feet high, 25 feet thick with another

wall 75 feet behind the first wall, and the wall extended 35 feet below the

ground

Consisted of 250 towers that were 450 feet high.

The Euphrates River also flowed through the middle of the city. Ferry

boats and a 1/2 mi. long bridge with drawbridges closed at night

Eight massive gates that led to the inner city and 100 brass gates

Streets were paved with stone slabs 3 feet square

The great Tower (Ziggurat) and 53 temples including the "Great Temple

of Marduk." 180 altars to Ishtar

Golden image of Baal and the Golden Table (both weighing over 50,000

lbs of solid gold.)

2 golden lions, a solid gold human figure (18 feet high)



"Hanging Gardens"(one of the wonders of the ancient world) and water

was raised from the river by hydraulic pumps

Hanging Gardens Ziggurat

Present CitiesCity of Chicago, United States of America



City of Chicago is incorporated as a city in 1837. It is the third largest city in

the United States. It sits 176 meters (578 feet) above sea level on the

southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Population in this city is nearly three

million people.

INFORMATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO

Has well-used parks and other public facilities

Industrial landscape of the southeast portion of the city dominates the

vista from the east

A windy and multicultural city

Recognised across the United States as a very passionate sports town

It is a walkable city which is connected by efficient city transportation

Millennium Park "L" Train

Future CitiesMasdar City, Abu Dhabi



The project was initiated in year 2006. It was estimated to cost US$18-22

billion. The project take around eight years to complete, with the first phase

scheduled to be completed and livable in 2009. Construction began in 2008 and

the first six buildings of the city were done and occupied in October 2010. In

year 2008, Masdar City broke ground and embarked on a brave journey to build

up the world's most sustainable eco-city. Due to global financial crisis, Phase 1

of the city will be completed in 2015. The final completion is scheduled to occur

between 2020 and 2025.

INFORMATION OF MASDAR CITY

Environmental-friendly city

The city prioritises walking, cycling and public transportation

Buildings are built closely to get the advantage of shading

Uses clean energy generated onsite from rooftop solar and one of the

largest photovoltaic installations in the Middle East.

The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) are working on electrical power - the

power is a renewable source of energy which are from the photovoltaic

Combines ancient Arabic architectural techniques with modern

technology

Orientation of city is 45degrees of the sun which can get maximum

amount of shading from sunrise to sunset

Most of the building materials they used are from recycled materials.

Example : wood, concretes, rubbles

Wind Tower captures prevailing winds



Wind Tower Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Rooftop Solar

Building Materials

The New “X” City - DON CityOn 17th April 2114, it was announced that scientists have discovered and

confirmed a 12.2-magnitude earthquake which will happen in 3 years time. Cities

will be destroyed and our city is one of them. Lives will be taken. Buildings will


Buildings are built

closely to provide

as much shade as

possible.


be crumble. Homes will perish. It was a devastating news because everything

will be gone.

After the mayor has received the bad news, she has proposed a new city, a

city of hope, a city which its people has a chance to live, a floating on air city, the

DON city.

DON CITYThe mayor has proposed DON City as floating on air city because this can

avoid the strong magnitude earthquake from crashing the new city. This city is a

nomadic city. Although there will be sweeping wind and sky disasters, the city

can avoid them. This area of the city is 30km2 which can fit 250,000 people.

This floating city is named after a doughnut because the zeppelin is in a

doughnut shaped. The design is a fabric-covered rigid duralumin framework

made up from transverse rings and longitudinal girders. Duralumin is strong and

light which consist of 95.5% aluminium, 4% copper and 0.5% magnesium. It has

air bags which is filled with helium gas inside the zeppelin. Helium is 2nd lightest

gas in the universe and it is a harmless to the environment. The city is attach

between two zeppelins. The bottom zeppelin is use for supporting the weight of

the city while the top zeppelin is use for lighting the city.



MAIN STRUCTURE OF DON CITY

The city is enclose by reinforced glass sheet which allows oxygen gas to pass

through in. Wind lens turbines are also attach around the top ring of the bottom

zeppelins. It triples the power output from the turbine which supports the city. It

also collects water in several ways such as through Rain Water Funnel or

vacuuming the clouds by using modern technologies.

Wind Lens Turbine Rain Water Funnel

Furthermore, DON City runs completed on renewable energy. The main

renewable is solar energy. Solar panels are install at the outer layer of the city to

get maximum amount of light from the sunlight. Moreover, DON City's main food

resource is from agriculture (hydroponic farming). The mayor herself is

encouraging the people to start this farming as it soil-free farming. It does not

need pesticides or fertiliser for the plants.

Solar Panel Hydroponic Farming



The mayor is also focusing to provide walkability for the people with wide

footpaths by the PRT tracks. Besides that, Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), is the

only public transportation in DON City. PRT are cars with the intelligence and

technology to drive themselves (and you) safely to your destination. It is user

friendly for all ages and it can transport goods.

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)

DON City consist of two floors. On ground floor, it consist 18 zones which are

divided properly. The Federal Government Administrative Centre is the core of

the city. It is situated in between the residential area and education area which is

easy access. In the residential area, there will be small mini neighbourhood

market for the residents. Industries are located next to the agriculture area so

that the food can be process and shipment will happen after the food is pack.

On lower ground floor, it is a centre where all the systems of the city is in

there. People could travel from ground floor to lower ground floor by using the

vertically PRT. The ground floor and lower ground floor are separated into

several zonings as such :

GROUND FLOOR



LOWER GROUND FLOOR

LAYOUT OF GROUND FLOOR


Water Transportation

Religious Area

Green Space

Education Area

Government Buildings

Management City Area

Main Stations (PRT)

Residential Area

Industrial Area

General Hospital

Business Area

Commercial Area

Residential Area (workers)

Networking Area

Security & Defense

Power Generator Area

Agriculture

Shipment area

Water Supply

LEGENDA

LEGENDA

Food Supply

Residential Area (Workers)

Management City Area

Pilot Command Area

Sewerage System

Power Generator Supply


PRT ROUTE OF GROUND FLOOR

PRT works on electrical power. In DON City, it has 8 main stations & 93

sub stations.

PERSPECTIVE OF THE CITY


Main Stations

Sub Stations

LEGENDA


Commercial Area

Residential Area

ConclusionKhor Yen Min | 0318149 | Group f | FNBE Feb 2014 | Taylor’s University

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It was a tough challenge during this past weeks but it was definitely a good

experience for me. I have realised that time management is really important as time is

not always on our side. In the project, I have also understood more about the importance

of what makes a better city. It is not an easy task to plan a city. It needs a lot of effort of

thinking and planning ideas before a city can happen. But with the optimistic mind,

everyone can pass through the ups and downs bravely together to achieve the same goal.

Reference Links http://www.masdar.ae/en/

http://www.choosechicago.com/



https://www.gov-online.go.jp/pdf/hlj/20110201/18-19.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkwbJJpeiVs&feature=youtu.be

http://www.bible-history.com/

http://www.seer.ws/drawing-a-futuristic-city

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNq78n02fMQ&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V7UpFOm8w0

http://www.evolo.us/competition/light-park-floating-skyscraper/#

http://laurajul.dk/category/tech/


http://www.seer.ws/drawing-a-futuristic-city

Technology

DON CITY Proposal