Ecopolis - Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2009)

From 2008, for the first time in human history, half of the world's population now live in cities. Yet despite a wealth of literature on green architecture and planning, there is to date no single book which draws together theory from the full range of disciplines - from architecture, planning and ecology - which we must come to grips with if we are to design future cities which are genuinely sustainable. Paul Downton's Ecopolis takes a major step along this path. It highlights the urgent need to understand the role of cities as both agents of change and means of survival, at a time when climate change has finally grabbed world attention, and it provides a framework for designing cities that integrates knowledge - both academic and practical - from a range of relevant disciplines. Identifying key theorists, practitioners, places and philosophies, the book provides a solid theoretical context which introduces the concept of urban fractals, and goes on to present a series of design and planning tools for achieving Sustainable Human Ecological Development (SHED). Combining knowledge from diverse fields to present a synthesis of urban ecology, the book will provide a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners in architecture, construction, planning, geography and the traditional life sciences.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Future City, 1
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2009
Authors:	Paul F. Downton
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	607
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2009
ISBN-13:	978-9402413120
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	940241312X
Barcode:	9789402413120

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!