baylma
Baylma is a fictional term used in speculative literature and design discourse to denote a modular, self-sustaining urban habitat optimized for climate resilience. The concept centers on integrated systems that produce energy, recycle water, and grow food within walkable districts arranged around shared infrastructure.
Origins: The term emerged in fictional settings and later in real-world design workshops as a hypothetical
Design principles: Baylma envisions modular neighborhood units that can expand or shrink; local energy generation via
Applications: In fiction, Baylma is used to explore trade-offs between autonomy and interdependence, resilience to climate
Limitations: As a fictional construct, Baylma has no official standard, and implementations depend on author or
See also: sustainable city, urban resilience, eco-village, modular design, resilient infrastructure.