Paradigms were created for new cities in seven different climatic zones, as the culmination of an analysis of urban design problems and study of major paradigms drawn from both rationalist and empiricist schools of thought. The city centre was design as a high density commercial and residential precinct, with mixed use development offering 24 hour services and facilities. The relatively small CBD was a response to an increasing trend towards working from home. The main design aim was to achieve a self-contained urban environment, buffered from and able to sustain itself against extreme climatic conditions. Under theses circumstances, human needs fall into sharp relief.
Isolation is a main factor.
High priority on social interaction was a main feature of this generic design. The circular form of the city allowed for buffer zones on the exterior, with conditions enhanced by aerodynamic building designs Transportation was given high priority - comfortable and reliable under extreme conditions.