01: Ditching the Double Loaded Corridor.
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In this inaugural episode of the Livable Low-carbon City podcast, host Michael Eliason explores different types of vertical access for urban housing - and the effects these have on livability, sustainability, and climate resiliency.  Projects discussed in this episode include: Vienna House, Vancouver. Public Architecture + Communication. Gleis21, Vienna. Einszueins Architektur.Ørsted Gardens Apartments, Frederiksberg. Tegnestuen LOKAL.You can also check out Larch Lab's Report on Point Access Blocks, for the City of Vancouver: Unlocking livable, resilient, decarbonized housing with Point Access Blocks Lastly, to stay up to date with what Michael Eliason is doing at Larch Lab, be sure to sign up for newsletter updates. 
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