Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods

• Main Author: Friedman, Avi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Energy efficiency.; Buildings.; Graphic design.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Building Construction.; Building Types and Functions.; Interaction Design.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).

This book introduces architects, engineers, builders, and urban planners to a range of design principles of sustainable communities and illustrates them with outstanding case studies. Drawing on the author’s experience as well as local and international case studies, Fundamentals of Sustainable Neig...

Table of Contents:

• Setting the Stage
• Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods
• Streets for People
• Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature
• Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces
• Sustaining Shorelines
• Social Capital and Integrated Communities
• Sustainable Dwellings.