Module 7-8-9-10

Question 1

Stocks and flows definitions

Answer 1

• Stocks are quantities that do not move, whereas flows are quantities that move.
• Flows measured in quantities per time

Question 2

Recycling of concrete

Answer 2

A good idea is the recycle of concrete

Question 3

Process of urban design

Answer 3

1) Understand and model the urban system
2) Simulate the model based on the information available
3) Projection of various possibilities and design posible scenarios to discuss with stakeholders
4) The design of the final artefact then results in executable plans and multidimensional models
5) After the construction of the first buildings data collection and feedback begins

Question 4

Solutions for cities

Answer 4

• Eliminating the need for air conditioners which create noise and heat in the enviroment
• ## Switching from combustion engines to electrical engines to reduce noise

Question 5

Accordingly to the economist which are the most livable cities 2014

Answer 5

1 Melbourne AU
2 Vienna Austria
3 Vancouver CA
4 Toronto CA
5 Adelaide AU
6 Calgary CA
7 Sydney AU
8 Helsinki
9 Perth AU
10 Auckland New Zeland

Question 6

Population densities in top 10 cities? Economist

Answer 6

• In general low densities between 2-4 people per sq km

- Vienna is an exception with 100 people per sq km

Question 7

Worst city? Economist

Answer 7

Damascus, Syria