Biophilic Cities for an Urban Century, 1st ed. 2021 Why nature is essential for the success of cities
Auteurs : McDonald Robert, Beatley Timothy
?This book argues that, paradoxically, at their moment of triumph and fastest growth, cities need nature more than ever. Only if our urban world is full of biophilic cities will the coming urban century truly succeed. Cities are quintessentially human, the perfect forum for interaction, and we are entering what could justly be called the urban century, the fastest period of urban growth in human history. Yet a growing body of scientific literature shows that the constant interaction, the hyper-connectedness, of cities leads to an urban psychological penalty. Nature in cities can be solution to this dilemma, allowing us to have all the benefits of our urban, connected world yet also have that urban home be a place where humanity can thrive.
This book presents best practices and case studies from biophilic design, showing how cities around the world are beginning to incorporate nature into their urban fabric. It will be a valuable resource for scholars and professionals working in the area of sustainable cities.Concisely presents the basic principles of biophilic design
Introduces a coherent intellectual framework for the value of nature in the urban century
Explores how biophilic city design can counter-act growing urban psychological penalties
Date de parution : 09-2021
Ouvrage de 124 p.
14.8x21 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 63,29 €
Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 09-2020
Ouvrage de 124 p.
14.8x21 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 63,29 €
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