THE SYMBIOTIC CITY RETHINKING URBAN DESIGN FOR HUMAN-NATURE-TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

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Assistant Professor, Architecture Department, Nile Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Mansoura , Egypt

10.21608/njace.2025.362738.1018

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Urban design is at a critical juncture where the convergence of climate change, technological advancements, and evolving human needs necessitates a paradigm shift. This study introduces the Symbiotic City framework, a theoretical model that reimagines urban environments as dynamic ecosystems in which human activity, natural systems, and digital technologies coexist in mutually beneficial relationships. By integrating insights from ecology, systems theory, and cybernetics, the framework emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and regenerative urbanism. Through an interdisciplinary analysis of case studies, emerging innovations, and speculative design, this research demonstrates how cities can foster sustainable interactions between human and non-human systems while leveraging smart technologies for improved urban efficiency and equity. The study highlights key strategies such as biophilic design, decentralized smart infrastructure, and biohybrid materials to enhance ecological resilience and technological integration. By adopting a symbiotic approach, cities can transcend conventional sustainability models, shifting toward regenerative urbanism that actively restores ecological balance while addressing contemporary urban challenges.

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