Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods

Friedman, Avi

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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-12-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319107462

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-10747-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 178