| by Tanja
| | Monday, 17 October 2011 |  The community "Luminosity" has started with the wish to create "A temple for living" for its inhabitants. It consists of twelve small apartments, eight offices and big communal areas. David, one of the architects, is explaining the different aspects of the building like the new systems for waste water treatment and rain water harvest. The later will be able to provide enough water for all inhabitants of the building for the whole year. Please open the attached PDF-file in order to follow a series of 17 photos which are referred to in the talk
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| by Renu & Sharan
| | Friday, 29 July 2011 |  The TDC discussed the need to develop nodal areas in each zone of the international zone and consolidating growth while creating an urban feeling. The group also spoke about starting new projects. A proposal has been made for the new Cite Universitaire. The chairman, Mr. Doshi, elaborated on the need for a urban design, sustainability, knowledge transfer, centralizing and decentralizing, diversity in unity with regard to the usage of space in the Universitaire while avoiding duplication of common facilities.
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| by Renu & Sharan
| | Wednesday, 27 July 2011 |  The Auroville Town Development Council Meeting group discussed with Mr. Doshi the Galaxy Plan Footprint, studies done on residential zones and their existing building densities, roads, waste water treatment plants, land ownership, upgrading electricity, fences, security, mobility, green corridors, immediate and future development. Mr. Doshi emphasized the importance of making a "vital" city" and quality of life enhancement through astute use of energy and time.. He touched upon various aspects of town planning that enable holistic living.
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| by Miriam
| | Wednesday, 27 April 2011 |  L'Avenir d'Auroville held the meeting with all architects of Auroville on main topic - how to work on development of Auroville, which is so specific and so diverse in purposes and interests. Meeting was called by Governing Board member Mr B. V. Doshi and joined by advisory member Mr. Harijit Singh Anand. As Mr.B.V. Doshi stated at his opening in Auroville many things are unknown and unclear - starting with land, demography facts, activities, housing, institutions and their connections with population, and their purposes. Establishing Development Council, which would be introduced to the Governing Board might bring some clarity and efficiently connect dispersed plans.
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| by Andrea
| | Tuesday, 23 November 2010 |  On Saturday, November 21, Auroville's planning group (L'Avenir d'Auroville) organized a full-day workshop on planning and design. Aurovillian architects were the main participants. At the morning presentation, which was held in the town hall's conference room, Pierre Legrand, an artist and member of L'Avenir d'Auroville, presented his grid concept grid concept presentation. Some participants at the workshop stated that if the city was designed spirally it would be quite helpful. Cristo, another member of L'Avenir d'Auroville and the Green Group, appreciated the grid proposal. Information and outputs of this workshop will be presented to the community in the coming weeks. Read more
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| by Alex
| | Wednesday, 17 November 2010 |  El Espacio Mediterráneo pretende ser el alma de España, Italia y Francia en la zona Internacional de Auroville. En una entrevista muy interesante con Marc, Alex explora que es este gran proyecto, cuales son los objetivos y que esperan para el futuro los miembros de los tres países que viven en Auroville. Un sitio para compartir ideales, esencia, cultura. Marc nos explica acciones practicas que serán echas en el futuro, como restaurantes, workshops, exhibiciones, que rescaten la esencia de esta zona tan especial del globo y que tiene tantos Aurovilianos que vinieron de allá.
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| by Vinu, Annina
| | Wednesday, 07 July 2010 |  Satprem is the founder of the Earth Institute in Auroville and he will soon complete twenty one years in Auroville. He talks about his experience in Architecture and what is happening in the Earth centre, which has been a pioneer in creating sustainable,low cost and Eco-friendly building methods. Currently there is a workshop where architects from around the world have come together to participate and learn the methods. The participants talk about the workshop, about their time in Auroville and their plans to take what they have learned in Auroville back to their home countries. Read more
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| by Vinu
| | Tuesday, 29 June 2010 |  His name is spoken Oigen in German or Eugene in English, as he explains it. He lives in Courage community which he believes is one of the best communities in Auroville in terms of equal space for all and for its architectural values. The interview touches various pitches from what attracted him to India to what he likes and dislikes about Auroville and its present system in a very frank style. He talks about his proposals and interests in the town planning and administration system of Auroville, his relationship with the people in Auroville and much more.
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