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This book explores the concept of a nature-positive built environment highlighting its importance for both human and planetary health. It promotes a cross-disciplinary dialogue and provides a critical perspective to those interested in the search for integrated and systemic solutions for the sustainable future of the built environment and all the living species that inhabit it.The global challenges posed by climate change have led to goals for the built environment that are primarily focused on reducing energy and resource consumption, with the aim of achieving decarbonization in the sector by 2050. However, the growing awareness, not only in the scientific community, of the impact of the construction industry on natural systems, on which it depends, and of the role of the built environment on the well-being and health of people, makes it necessary to define a new framework to align ongoing efforts with greater social and environmental responsibility. The concept of nature-positive thus becomes a new paradigm to go beyond the logic of zero impact and promote the generation of positive impacts for natural ecosystems and human health.The book brings together contributions from experts from different sectors who have researched and experimented with possible strategies to address the main challenges facing urban areas and the construction industry, seeking to give back to natural ecosystems and the human-nature relationship the space that has been lost due to urbanization.The presentation of case studies from Italy and the United States provides concrete examples of nature-positive solutions that at various levels have been proven in cities and are helping to ensure long-term sustainability.

This book explores the concept of a nature-positive built environment highlighting its importance for both human and planetary health. It promotes a cross-disciplinary dialogue and provides a critical perspective to those interested in the search for integrated and systemic solutions for the sustainable future of the built environment and all the living species that inhabit it.The global challenges posed by climate change have led to goals for the built environment that are primarily focused on reducing energy and resource consumption, with the aim of achieving decarbonization in the sector by 2050. However, the growing awareness, not only in the scientific community, of the impact of the construction industry on natural systems, on which it depends, and of the role of the built environment on the well-being and health of people, makes it necessary to define a new framework to align ongoing efforts with greater social and environmental responsibility. The concept of nature-positive thus becomes a new paradigm to go beyond the logic of zero impact and promote the generation of positive impacts for natural ecosystems and human health.The book brings together contributions from experts from different sectors who have researched and experimented with possible strategies to address the main challenges facing urban areas and the construction industry, seeking to give back to natural ecosystems and the human-nature relationship the space that has been lost due to urbanization.The presentation of case studies from Italy and the United States provides concrete examples of nature-positive solutions that at various levels have been proven in cities and are helping to ensure long-term sustainability.

The book aims to provide a basis for design and construction of resource-efficient buildings. The main concepts follow the vision of a European Sustainable Building as defined in the 2-years Smart-ECO research project funded by European Commission under the Sixth Framework Program. The focus is concentrated on innovations enabling the building sector to meet the requirements originating from the sustainability concept.Innovation is considered at different scales: micro (product, service and process), meso (sector, supply chain, region and system) and macro (economy-wide).Furthermore, the book focuses on aspects of relevance when striving to implement innovative technologies in building design: an integrated design process is indispensable to obtain a Smart-ECO building, independently of how effective a single technology is. Each chapter provides information on fundamental aspects of innovations towards resource-efficient buildings, shows examples and makes further guidance by way of a dedicated bibliography. Case studies are predominantly recent projects or experiences improving understanding and encouraging implementation.