Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design, 1st ed. 2021
Langue : Anglais
Auteur : Friedman Avi
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. Dr. Friedman then examines these challenges through thirty chapters of interest to urban designers, architects, civil and construction engineers, and town planners. Each of these topics represents an aspect of urban design and describes an innovative solution and offers a detailed description of underlying principles. The highly illustrated text presents innovative urban design strategies based on sustainable principles. Integrated with each chapter are several international case studies illustrating design implementations.
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.
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.
Considers concepts that minimize urban development’s carbon footprint, such as district heating, passive solar gain, net-zero neighborhoods and shared transport; Emphasizes strategies for preserving a site’s natural assets, including open green spaces, existing building stock, and edible landscapes Examines contemporary urban design concepts and illustrates these with examples from around the world
Date de parution : 12-2021
Ouvrage de 328 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Date de parution : 12-2020
Ouvrage de 328 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
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