Lecture

Domicology: A New Paradigm

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This lecture explores the innovative governance of large urban systems, focusing on domicology as a new paradigm for the built environment and sustainability. Dr. Rex LaMore from Michigan State University discusses the problem of abandonment in the U.S., the linear paradigm in construction, social and economic impacts of abandonment, and the concept of domicology. The presentation also covers current projects in domicology, white papers on related topics, and ways to engage with the domicology network.

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