Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability (Paperback)

Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Gabriel Perez • Katia Perini
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	390
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-812150-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General
LSN:	0-12-812150-5
Barcode:	9780128121504

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