Introduction to Urban Housing Design - At Home in the City (Paperback)

This clear and concise guide is the ideal introduction to contemporary housing design for students and professionals of architecture, urban design and planning. With the increasing commitment to sustainable design and with an ever-increasing demand for houses in urban areas, housing design has taken on a new and crucial role in urban planning. This guide introduces the reader to the key aspects of housing design, and outlines the discussion about form and planning of urban housing. Using chapter summaries and with many illustrations, it presents contemporary concerns such as energy efficient design and high density development in a clear and accessible way. It looks at practical design solutions to real urban problems and includes advice on reclamation and re-use of buildings. The guidance it presents is universally relevant. Part two of the book features current case studies that illustrate the best in high density, sustainable housing design providing the reader with design information, and design inspiration, for their own projects.

General

Imprint:	Architectural Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Graham Towers
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	316
ISBN-13:	978-0-7506-5902-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7506-5902-5
Barcode:	9780750659024

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