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The Vertical City - A Sustainable Development Model (Hardcover)
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The Vertical City - A Sustainable Development Model (Hardcover)
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Each century has its own unique approach toward addressing the
problem of high density and the 21st century is no exception. As
cities try to cope with rapid population growth - adding 2.5
billion dwellers by 2050 - and grapple with destructive sprawl,
politicians, planners and architects have become increasingly
interested in the vertical city paradigm. Unfortunately, cities all
over the world are grossly unprepared for integrating tall
buildings, as these buildings may aggravate multidimensional
sustainability challenges resulting in a `vertical sprawl' that
could have worse consequences than `horizontal' sprawl. By using
extensive data and numerous illustrations this book provides a
comprehensive guide to the successful and sustainable integration
of tall buildings into cities. A new crop of skyscrapers that
employ passive design strategies, green technologies, energy-saving
systems and innovative renewable energy offers significant
architectural improvements. At the urban scale, the book argues
that planners must integrate tall buildings with efficient mass
transit, walkable neighbourhoods, cycling networks, vibrant
mixed-use activities, iconic transit stations, attractive plazas,
well-landscaped streets, spacious parks and engaging public art.
Particularly, it proposes the Tall Building and Transit Oriented
Development (TB-TOD) model as one of the sustainable options for
large cities going forward. Building on the work of leaders in the
fields of ecological and sustainable design, this book will open
readers' eyes to a wider range of possibilities for utilizing
green, resilient, smart, and sustainable features in architecture
and urban planning projects. The 20 chapters offer comprehensive
reading for all those interested in the planning, design, and
construction of sustainable cities.
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