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Urban Design: Green Dimensions

Peter Shirley author J C Moughtin author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Dec '04

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Urban Design: Green Dimensions cover

� Sets sustainable urban design in a regional and political context, providing real life attainable guidance � Provides inspiration for planners worldwide through international examples and case studies � Includes latest hot topics in sustainability to give your designs the cutting edge

Relates sustainable development and green design to the realm of urban design and development. Examining regional and local frameworks for design and planning, this book shows how sustainable urban design can be implemented on every scale. It uses case studies and discusses policy developments, in order to challenge the conventional wisdom.

In Green Dimensions, Cliff Moughtin relates sustainable development and green design to the realm of urban design and development. Examining regional and local frameworks for design and planning, this book shows how sustainable urban design can be implemented on every scale.

Working from a strong theoretical base, the author uses case studies and discusses policy developments, in order to challenge the conventional wisdom on
sustainable design. The book provides a rounded discussion of the application and suitability of current practice, and predicts future design needs.
Updating the reader on topics such as energy efficiency, sustainable city forms and the culture of new urbanism, this completely revised and restructured second edition also includes brand new chapters on the Urban Park and Bio-diversity.

REVIEWS OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION:
"This book is a serious and valuable exploration of green design in urban settings"
Perspectives magazine
"The book offers a timely reminder, not least for a younger generation of designers and planners, of the lessons that might be drawn from the past."
Town and Country Planning

ISBN: 9780750662079

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 490g

266 pages

2nd edition