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Terms and conditions applyThe Principles of Green Urbanism: Transforming the City for Sustainability
Steffen Lehmann
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Format: Book
Pages: 900
Publisher: Earthscan
Date Published: Oct 2010
Stock Code: 71119
ISBN: 9781844078172
Binding: Paperback
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How can we transform and future-proof the post-industrial city through strategies of architectural and urban design? The answer is to use an energy-efficient, zero-carbon model based on renewable energy sources and renewable building typologies. This book presents different models for sustainable urban growth, based on the principles of 'Green Urbanism'.
Current and emergent forms of urbanism are influenced by climate change, leading to the idea of a new generation of 'zero-emission cities'. These cities are seen as applying new concepts in densification and expansion, designed with energy efficiency and sustainability as principal criteria. The aim of this type of 'Systems Thinking' is to connect and integrate sustainable design principles with a holistic idea for the future of our cities to generate future-proof strategies for the revitalization of the urban landscape. The first section of the book clearly explains these principles and how they can be employed, illustrated by clear diagrams for ease of comprehension. The principles as applied are then explored through in-depth case studies of the post-industrial Australian city of Newcastle, which is at an important juncture in its urban evolution. This is essential reading for urban designers, architects, landscape architects and researchers/students in these disciplines around the world.
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Dr. Ken Yeang, architect, London/Kuala Lumpur
'Steffen Lehmann has a long interest in sustainable cities design and his book provides a critical overview of ecological urbanism concepts, offering a methodology for sustainable design.'
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Dr Brian Woodward
Date Reviewed: January 2011
The Principles of Green Urbanism is the definitive book on this topic. I found it good value as it is a great reference for years to come. It is well structured in 4 parts (part 3 has case studies) and a splendid appendix. Well written and timely, I can warmly recommend this publication to all interested in cities and the future of urban design. Brian
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