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Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Author: Friedman Avi
Language: EnglishSubjects for Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods:
Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Publication date: 10-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 10-2016
Support: Print on demand
Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Publication date: 12-2014
178 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
Publication date: 12-2014
178 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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This timely book introduces architects, engineers, builders, and urban planners to a range of contemporary community design concepts and illustrates them with outstanding case studies from around the world. Drawing on successful projects from London, New Mexico, Austria, and the Netherlands, "Innovative Sustainable Communities" presents planning concepts that minimize developments' carbon footprint through compact communities, adaptable and expandable dwellings, edible landscape, and smaller-sized yet quality designed housing.
Setting the Stage.- Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods.- Streets for People.- Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature.- Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces.- Sustaining Shorelines.- Social Capital and Integrated Communities.- Sustainable Dwellings.
Dr. Avi Friedman is Professor of Architecture at McGill University. His research interests focus on factors which influence the design and implementation of affordable and sustainable building practices at the unit and community levels, including market acceptance, construction, and resource efficiency.
Examines in-depth global strategies for minimizing the residential carbon footprint, including district heating, passive solar gain, net-zero residences, as well as preserving the communities' natural assets Reconsiders conceptual approaches in building design and urban planning to promote a better connection between communities and nature Demonstrates practical applications of green architecture Focuses on innovative living spaces in urban environments Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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