Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design

AvAvi Friedman

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

This book begins with an introduction describing current societal transformations that merit new urban designs, including depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions, large numbers of aging “Baby Boomers,” and climate change.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-12-12
Mått:155 x 235 x 14 mm
Vikt:578 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030608675

Utforska kategorier

Arkitektur inom Kultur
Miljövetenskap och miljöpolitik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Byggnadsteknik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Avi Friedman is Professor of Architecture at McGill University, where he co-founded the Affordable Homes Program, and a Visiting Professor at Lancaster University in the U.K. Friedman is known for his housing and planning innovation and in particular for the Grow Home and Next Home designs. He’s the author of 23 books, numerous articles and a columnist for several media outlets. He is the principal of Avi Friedman Consultants Inc. and the recipient of numerous awards including the Manning Innovation Award, Lifetime Achievement Award from Sustainable Buildings Canada and the World Habitat Award. Dr. Friedman received his Doctorate from the University of Montréal in 1988.

Innehållsförteckning

Integrating Nature.- Moving Around.- Mixing Amenities And Residences.- Green Open Spaces.- High-Density Neighbourhoods.- Weaving Old And New.- Edible Landscapes.- Urban Design For Well- Being.- Urban Design For Renewal.- Wealth Generation By Design.