Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Author | : Avi Friedman |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2014-11-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319107479 |
ISBN-13 | : 331910747X |
Rating | : 4/5 (47X Downloads) |
Download or read book Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods written by Avi Friedman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.