Toyota’s Woven City in Susono, Shizuoka, Japan, is a groundbreaking 175-acre “living laboratory” designed to advance mobility, autonomy, and hydrogen-powered infrastructure in a sustainable community. At SKAB, we’re inspired by how this project aligns with our commitment to digital innovation and sustainability in architecture and landscape design.
Woven City aims to blend technology with nature, using solar, geothermal, and hydrogen energy. Its unique layout includes a main road for autonomous vehicles, a promenade for micro-mobility, and a linear park for pedestrians. This configuration is organized into blocks that support various community functions.
The project’s approach to integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices mirrors SKAB’s own work with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and modern design. Underground infrastructure includes hydrogen power, stormwater filtration, and a goods delivery network, while above-ground buildings use carbon-sequestering wood and solar panels.
Woven City offers an inspiring model for future urban development. At SKAB, we look forward to applying these forward-thinking ideas to our own projects, aiming for a more sustainable and dynamic future.
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