Intro
Foreword
About the Book Illustrator
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
1 Biotechnology to Render Future Cities as Living and Intelligent Organisms
Introduction
The Demand-Supply Dichotomy of 'Smart' Branded Urban Solutions
Biotechnology and Cities
Redefining Urban Metabolism
Discussions and Conclusion
References
2 The Triple B: Big Data, Biotechnology, and Biomimicry
Introduction
Abandoning Lab Coats: The Rise of Biometrics
Mining Biodata
The Quest of Biomimicry
References

3 Revisiting Energy Policy and Planning in Future Living Cities
Introduction
On the Prospects of Biomass
Toward Bio-Batteries
Biomimicry, Energy Policy and Planning, and Urban Morphology
References
4 On Gene Editing and the Conflicts Between Biodiversity and Urban Livability
Introduction
Biodiversity Conservation and Policy Measures
Invasive Species and Ecosystem Collapse
On Gene Drive and Its Challenges
References
5 Biometrics, Privacy, Safety, and Resilience in Future Cities
Introduction
Biometrics and the Increasing Concerns Related to Privacy

The Rise of Biowarfare
Urban Conflicts and Bioterrorism
References
Index