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95 produkter
Multidisciplinary Design of Sharing Services
Häftad, 2019
934 kr
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This book explores all aspects of the sharing economy, pursuing a multidisciplinary approach encompassing Service Design, Spatial Design, Sociology, Economics, Law, and Transport and Operations Research. The book develops a unified vision of sharing services, and pinpoints the most important new …
Scientific Knowledge Communication in Museums
Av Alberto Rovetta, Edoardo Rovida
Häftad, 2019
1207 kr
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This book explains the general principles of scientific and technical communication in the context of modern museums. It also examines, with the aid of informative case studies, the different means by which knowledge can be transmitted, including posters, objects, explanatory guidance, …
Circadian Lighting Design in the LED Era
Inbunden, 2019
1917 kr
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This book explores how lighting systems based on LED sources have the ability to positively influence the human circadian system, with benefits for health and well-being. The opening chapters examine the functioning of the human circadian system, its response to artificial lighting, potential …
Renewing Middle School Facilities
Inbunden, 2019
1128 kr
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This book draws on important original transdisciplinary research to address a wide range of issues relating to the remodeling of existing schools for pre-teenagers to fit them to various novel teaching models (e.g. collaborative learning, ICT integration, and out-of-classroom working) and to create …
Renewing Middle School Facilities
Häftad, 2020
1018 kr
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This book draws on important original transdisciplinary research to address a wide range of issues relating to the remodeling of existing schools for pre-teenagers to fit them to various novel teaching models (e.g. collaborative learning, ICT integration, and out-of-classroom working) and to create …
Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation
Theoretical Overview and Lessons from the "campUS" Research
Av Davide Fassi, Paolo Landoni m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
551 kr
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This book reviews the social role of universities in their local urban contexts and describes a number of initiatives of major interest in terms of the impact achieved, the range of stakeholders involved, and the significance of the university campus and teachers as agents of change. It is divided …
Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation
Theoretical Overview and Lessons from the "campUS" Research
Av Davide Fassi, Paolo Landoni m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This book reviews the social role of universities in their local urban contexts and describes a number of initiatives of major interest in terms of the impact achieved, the range of stakeholders involved, and the significance of the university campus and teachers as agents of change. It is divided …
Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective
Av Stefano Della Torre, Sara Cattaneo m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
551 kr
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This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are …
Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective
Av Stefano Della Torre, Sara Cattaneo m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are …
Innovative Models for Sustainable Development in Emerging African Countries
Av Niccolò Aste, Stefano Della Torre m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
551 kr
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This open access book explores key issues and presents recent case studies in areas of importance for the transition to a circular model of development in emerging African countries that will minimize resource consumption and waste production. The topics covered include the development of …
Innovative Models for Sustainable Development in Emerging African Countries
Av Niccolò Aste, Stefano Della Torre m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This open access book explores key issues and presents recent case studies in areas of importance for the transition to a circular model of development in emerging African countries that will minimize resource consumption and waste production. The topics covered include the development of …
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment
Av Bruno Daniotti, Marco Gianinetto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
551 kr
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This open access book focuses on the development of methods, interoperable and integrated ICT tools, and survey techniques for optimal management of the building process. The construction sector is facing an increasing demand for major innovations in terms of digital dematerialization and …
Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment
Av Bruno Daniotti, Marco Gianinetto m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This open access book focuses on the development of methods, interoperable and integrated ICT tools, and survey techniques for optimal management of the building process. The construction sector is facing an increasing demand for major innovations in terms of digital dematerialization and …
Buildings for Education
A Multidisciplinary Overview of The Design of School Buildings
Av Stefano Della Torre, Massimiliano Bocciarelli m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
551 kr
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This open access book presents theoretical and practical research relating to the vast, publicly financed program for the construction of new schools and the reorganization of existing educational buildings in Italy. This transformative process aims to give old buildings a fresh identity, to ensure …
Buildings for Education
A Multidisciplinary Overview of The Design of School Buildings
Av Stefano Della Torre, Massimiliano Bocciarelli m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This open access book presents theoretical and practical research relating to the vast, publicly financed program for the construction of new schools and the reorganization of existing educational buildings in Italy. This transformative process aims to give old buildings a fresh identity, to ensure …
Green Planning for Cities and Communities
Novel Incisive Approaches to Sustainability
Inbunden, 2020
1752 kr
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This book addresses key issues across the field of sustainable urban planning, and provides a unique reference tool for planners, engineers, architects, public administrators, and other experts. The evolution of cities and communities is giving rise to pressing energy and environmental problems …
Green Planning for Cities and Communities
Novel Incisive Approaches to Sustainability
Häftad, 2021
1752 kr
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This book addresses key issues across the field of sustainable urban planning, and provides a unique reference tool for planners, engineers, architects, public administrators, and other experts. The evolution of cities and communities is giving rise to pressing energy and environmental problems …
Cycling & Walking for Regional Development
How Slowness Regenerates Marginal Areas
Av Paolo Pileri, Rossella Moscarelli
Inbunden, 2020
1804 kr
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This book investigates why and how cycle and walking paths can help to promote the regeneration of marginalized areas facing depopulation and economic decline. In addition, it offers a broad overview of recent scientific research into slow tourism and marginality/spatial inequality and explores the …
Cycling & Walking for Regional Development
How Slowness Regenerates Marginal Areas
Av Paolo Pileri, Rossella Moscarelli
Häftad, 2021
1804 kr
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This book investigates why and how cycle and walking paths can help to promote the regeneration of marginalized areas facing depopulation and economic decline. In addition, it offers a broad overview of recent scientific research into slow tourism and marginality/spatial inequality and explores the …
Environmental Performance and Social Inclusion in Informal Settlements
A Favela Project Based on the IMM Integrated Modification Methodology
Av Gabriele Masera, Massimo Tadi
Inbunden, 2020
1098 kr
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This book discusses the potential of a systemic and multidisciplinary design approach to improve urban quality, health, livability, and inclusiveness for people living in informal settlements. In most instances, attempts to address informal settlements lack an adequate assessment of their impact on …
Environmental Performance and Social Inclusion in Informal Settlements
A Favela Project Based on the IMM Integrated Modification Methodology
Av Gabriele Masera, Massimo Tadi
Häftad, 2021
1207 kr
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This book discusses the potential of a systemic and multidisciplinary design approach to improve urban quality, health, livability, and inclusiveness for people living in informal settlements. In most instances, attempts to address informal settlements lack an adequate assessment of their impact on …
Design of Supporting Systems for Life in Outer Space
A Design Perspective on Space Missions Near Earth and Beyond
Inbunden, 2020
1752 kr
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This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving living and working conditions in outer space and to …
Design of Supporting Systems for Life in Outer Space
A Design Perspective on Space Missions Near Earth and Beyond
Häftad, 2021
1261 kr
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This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving living and working conditions in outer space and to …
New Workplaces—Location Patterns, Urban Effects and Development Trajectories
A Worldwide Investigation
Av Ilaria Mariotti, Stefano Di Vita m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
1752 kr
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This book explores the innovative workplaces, namely coworking spaces and makerspaces, that are emerging as a consequence of digital innovations and the related development of the knowledge economy and society in the wake of deindustrialization. Drawing on international and multidisciplinary …
New Workplaces—Location Patterns, Urban Effects and Development Trajectories
A Worldwide Investigation
Av Ilaria Mariotti, Stefano Di Vita m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
1261 kr
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This book explores the innovative workplaces, namely coworking spaces and makerspaces, that are emerging as a consequence of digital innovations and the related development of the knowledge economy and society in the wake of deindustrialization. Drawing on international and multidisciplinary …
Sustainable Development of Modern Digital Economy
Perspectives from Russian Experiences
Av Julia V. Ragulina, Arutyun A. Khachaturyan m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
2188 kr
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The digital economy is a new direction in which the modern global economic system is now heading. This book seeks to adapt the digital economy concept to the priorities of humanity, including the implementation of global development goals. The authors develop and substantiate scientific and …
Sustainable Development of Modern Digital Economy
Perspectives from Russian Experiences
Av Julia V. Ragulina, Arutyun A. Khachaturyan m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
1534 kr
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The digital economy is a new direction in which the modern global economic system is now heading. This book seeks to adapt the digital economy concept to the priorities of humanity, including the implementation of global development goals. The authors develop and substantiate scientific and …
Digital Health Technology for Better Aging
A multidisciplinary approach
Av Giuseppe Andreoni, Cinzia Mambretti
Inbunden, 2021
1692 kr
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This book describes the multidisciplinary approach needed to tackle better aging. Aging populations are one of the 21st century’s biggest challenges. National health systems are forced to adapt in order to provide adequate and affordable care. Innovation, driven by digital technology, is a key to …
Digital Health Technology for Better Aging
A multidisciplinary approach
Av Giuseppe Andreoni, Cinzia Mambretti
Häftad, 2022
1243 kr
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This book describes the multidisciplinary approach needed to tackle better aging. Aging populations are one of the 21st century’s biggest challenges. National health systems are forced to adapt in order to provide adequate and affordable care. Innovation, driven by digital technology, is a key to …
Architectural Heritage in the Western Azerbaijan Province of Iran
Evidence of an Intertwining of Cultures
Av Maurizio Boriani, Mariacristina Giambruno
Inbunden, 2022
1580 kr
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This book represents a reflection on the policies of preservation that were established and interventions for restoration that occurred in Iran before and in the years after the Khomeinist Revolution, as well as being an analysis of the impact that Italian restoration culture has had in the …
