The modern southwestern cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas,
Albuquerque, and El Paso occupy lands that once supported rich
desert ecosystems. Typical development activities often resulted in
scraping these desert lands of an ancient living landscape, to be
replaced with one that is human-made and dependent on a large
consumption of energy and natural resources. Design with the
Desert: Conservation and Sustainable Development explores the
natural and built environment of the American Southwest and
introduces development tools for shaping the future of the region
in a more sustainable way. Explore the Desert Landscape and Ecology
This transdisciplinary collaboration draws on insights from leading
authorities in their fields, spanning science, ecology, planning,
landscape development, architecture, and urban design. Organized
into five parts, the book begins by introducing the physical
aspects of the desert realm: the land, geology, water, and climate.
The second part deals with the "living" and ecological aspects,
from plants and animals to ecosystems. The third part, on planning
in the desert, covers the ecological and social issues surrounding
water, natural resource planning, and community development. Bring
the Desert into the City The fourth part looks at how to bring
nature into the built environment through the use of native plants,
the creation of habitats for nature in urban settings, and the
design of buildings, communities, and projects that create life.
The final part of the book focuses on urban sustainability and how
to design urban systems that provide a secure future for community
development. Topics include water security, sustainable building
practices, and bold architecture and community designs. Design
Solutions That Work with the Local Environment This book will
inspire discussion and contemplation for anyone interested in
desert development, from developers and environmentalists to
planners, community leaders, and those who live in desert regions.
Throughout this volume, the contributors present solutions to help
promote ecological balance between nature and the built environment
in the American Southwest-and offer valuable insights for other
ecologically fragile regions around the world.
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