noun arcology a type of architecture concerned with the design of enormous vertical cities that maximize population density and so preserve the surrounding countryside 3
noun arcology a city in this architectural system 3
noun arcology (uncountable) Urban development theory proposed by Paolo Soleri involving three-dimensional building methods and efficient use of space and resources. 1
noun arcology (Uncountable Noun) (urban studies) Urban development theory proposed by Paolo Soleri involving three-dimensional building methods and efficient use of space and resources. 0
noun arcology (Countable Noun) An extremely large habitat or settlement, sufficient to maintain an internal ecology as well as an extremely high human population density. 0
