Serene Urbanism - A biophilic theory and practice of sustainable placemaking (Hardcover)

Serenity is becoming alarmingly absent from our daily existence, especially within the urban context. Time is dense and space is tumultuous. The idea of the serene has gained currency in postmodern discussions, and when combined with urbanism conjures questions, even contradictions, as the two ideas seem improbable yet their correspondence seems so inherently desirable. Integrated, these two constructs present design challenges as they manifest in differing ways across the rural-urban transect. In response, Part I of this book establishes the theoretical framework through different contemporary perspectives, and concludes with a clear explanation of a theory of serene urbanism. The positive characteristics of urbanism and beneficial qualities of the serene are explored and related to sustainability, biophilia, placemaking and environmental design. Both principles and examples are presented as compelling portraits for the proposal of these new urban landscapes. Part II of the work is an in-depth exploration and analysis of serene urban ideas related to the intentional community being created outside of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. "Serenbe" is the name given to this place to commemorate the value and nuance between the serene and urban.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2016
First published:	2017
Authors:	Phillip James Tabb
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	234
ISBN-13:	978-1-4724-6137-7
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > General Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4724-6137-1
Barcode:	9781472461377

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!