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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Avi FriedmanPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Weight: 0.737kg ISBN: 9783030608644ISBN 10: 3030608646 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 11 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart 1: ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES1) Present and Future Challenges2) Sustainability and Urban DesignPart 2: URBAN FORMS AND BUILDINGS’ SHAPE 3) Master Planning for Sustainability4) The Form of a Place 5) Choosing a Suitable Density 6) Orienting for the Elements7) Space Defining Buildings8) Sense of Place, Human Scale, and Vistas9) Mixing Land Uses and Dwelling Types10) Infill Projects and Strategies for their Integration11) Urban Design for Growth and Change12) Identity and Diversity of Districts and Buildings13) Planning for Energy Distribution and Waste Collection14) Communities with a Digital HeartPart 3: MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY15) Mobility and the City; the Broad View16) Urban Design for Transit-Oriented Development 17) Alternative Standards for Streets, Paths and Pavements18) Urban Design for Safe Walking and Biking 19) Car-Free Environments and Shared Streets 20) Public Transit and Urban Design21) Urban Design and Shared Transport22) Accommodating Seniors and People with Reduced Mobility 23) Accessibility and Livability in Winter Cities Part 4: PUBLIC & GREEN OPEN SPACES24) Open Spaces as an Urban System25) Integrating Existing Natural Features26) Urban Design for Biodiversity27) Planting and Landscaping for Sustainability28) Open Spaces for Healthy Living 29) Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens30) Urban Design for Social Engagement31) Public Art and Street FurnitureReviewsAuthor InformationAvi 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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