Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Download Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change written by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with City planning categories.
"Describes the relation of energy use and climate change, how redesigning cities can help fight climate change, and the difficulties and future possibilities of redesigning cities"--
Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
language : en
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Release Date : 2022-08-01
Redesigning Cities To Fight Climate Change written by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel and has been published by North Star Editions, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This informative title examines how cities contribute to and are vulnerable to climate change, how redesigning cities to both mitigate and adapt to the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face.
Blueprints For Tomorrow
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Jasmine Harper
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-14
Blueprints For Tomorrow written by Jasmine Harper and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-14 with Political Science categories.
Introduction "Blueprints for Tomorrow: Designing Sustainable Cities and Homes" is a groundbreaking exploration of architectural innovation, environmental stewardship, and urban planning in the age of climate change. This book provides a compelling vision of how we can transform our cities and dwellings to promote sustainability, resilience, and harmony with nature. All-Encompassing Approach Spanning 12 enlightening chapters, the book meticulously dissects the multifaceted challenge of designing spaces that not only withstand the pressures of climate change but also act as catalysts for environmental conservation. Beginner to Expert Accessible explanations beckon the beginners while detailed case studies and advanced theoretical frameworks reward the deep-diving experts. This comprehensive manual is poised to become an essential resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. Key Benefits "Blueprints for Tomorrow" offers rare insights into leveraging technology, urban planning, and architectural design to create a future where human habitats coexist with the planet's ecosystems. Readers will uncover practical solutions and innovative strategies crucial for anyone invested in the future of our environment. Real-World Applications Learn how to apply these sustainable practices to your own surroundings, whether you're retrofitting an existing home or contributing to large-scale urban development projects. Table of Contents 1. Foundations of Sustainable Urbanism - The Pillars of Eco-Friendly Design - Historical Perspectives on Climate-Responsive Cities - Principles of Environmental Urban Planning 2. The Aesthetics of Green Architecture - Merging Form and Function in Ecological Design - Case Studies: Landmark Sustainable Buildings - Creating a Visual Language for the Future 3. Innovations in Green Technology - Advancements in Renewable Energy for Homes - Water Conservation and Management Systems - Smart Materials and Construction Techniques 4. Climate Resilience and Adaptation - Designing for Extreme Weather Events - Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Infrastructure for a Changing World 5. Designing for Zero Waste - Cradle to Cradle: Circular Economy in Building - Waste Reduction Strategies in Urban Environments - Case Study: Zero Waste Communities 6. Integrating Nature into Urban Spaces - The Role of Urban Greenery and Agriculture - Creating Habitats for Urban Wildlife - The Psychological Benefits of Biophilic Design 7. Sustainability at the Human Scale - Walkability and the Compact City Concept - Mixed-Use Development: Blending Amenities and Living Spaces - The Human Element in Sustainable Planning 8. The Sociocultural Impact of Sustainable Design - Fostering Community through Eco-Design - Sustainable Designs for Diverse Populations - The Ethics of Environmental Architecture 9. Energy Efficiency and Conservation - Passive House Standards and Beyond - Energy Audits and Retrofitting Existing Structures - Renewable Energy Integration in Construction 10. Transportation and Mobility Solutions - Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility - Designing Pedestrian and Cyclist-Friendly Cities - Public Transportation as the Backbone of Urban Development 11. Policy, Governance, and Sustainable Cities - Regulations and Incentives for Green Building - International Agreements and Ecological Urbanism - Citizen Participation in Urban Green Initiatives 12. Creating the Blueprints - Planning and Implementing Sustainable Developments - The Architect's Role in Climate Action - A Collaboration-Centric Approach to City Design
Designing High Density Cities
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Edward Ng
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-12-16
Designing High Density Cities written by Edward Ng and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-16 with Political Science categories.
Compact living is sustainable living. High-density cities can support closer amenities, encourage reduced trip lengths and the use of public transport and therefore reduce transport energy costs and carbon emissions. High-density planning also helps to control the spread of urban suburbs into open lands, improves efficiency in urban infrastructure and services, and results in environmental improvements that support higher quality of life in cities. Encouraging, even requiring, higher density urban development is a major policy and a central principle of growth management programmes used by planners around the world. However, such density creates design challenges and problems. A collection of experts in each of the related architectural and planning areas examines these environmental and social issues, and argues that high-density cities are a sustainable solution. It will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in sustainable urban development.
Cities And Climate Change
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Harriet Bulkeley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-07
Cities And Climate Change written by Harriet Bulkeley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-07 with Architecture categories.
Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing the world today. It is also a critical issue for the world’s cities. Now home to over half the world’s population, urban areas are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions and are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Responding to climate change is a profound challenge. A variety of actors are involved in urban climate governance, with municipal governments, international organisations, and funding bodies pointing to cities as key arenas for response. This book provides the first critical introduction to these challenges, giving an overview of the science and policy of climate change at the global level and the emergence of climate change as an urban policy issue. It considers the challenges of governing climate change in the city in the context of the changing nature of urban politics, economics, society and infrastructures. It looks at how responses for mitigation and adaptation have emerged within the city, and the implications of climate change for social and environmental justice. Drawing on examples from cities in the north and south, and richly illustrated with detailed case-studies, this book will enable students to understand the potential and limits of addressing climate change at the urban level and to explore the consequences for our future cities. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students across the disciplines of geography, politics, sociology, urban studies, planning and science and technology studies.
Cool Cities
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Benjamin R. Barber
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-24
Cool Cities written by Benjamin R. Barber and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-24 with Political Science categories.
A pointed argument that cities—not nation-states—can and must take the lead in fighting climate change Climate change is the most urgent challenge we face in an interdependent world where independent nations have grown increasingly unable to cooperate effectively on sustainability. In this book, renowned political theorist Benjamin R. Barber describes how cities, by assuming important aspects of sovereignty, can take the lead from faltering nation states in fighting climate change. Barber argues that with more than half the world's population now in urban areas, where 80 percent of both GDP and greenhouse gas emissions are generated, cities are the key to the future of democracy and sustainability. In this compelling sequel to If Mayors Ruled the World, Barber assesses both broad principles of urban rights and specific strategies of sustainability such as fracking bans, walkable cities, above-ground mining of precious resources, energy and heating drawn from garbage incineration, downtown wind turbines, and skyscrapers built from wood. He shows how cities working together on climate change, despite their differences in wealth, development, and culture, can find common measures by which to evaluate the radically different policies they pursue. This is a book for a world in which bold cities are collaborating to combat climate change and inspire hope for democracy even as reactionary populists take over national governments in the United States and Europe. It calls for a new social contract among citizens and municipalities to secure not only their sustainability but their survival.
Adapting Buildings And Cities For Climate Change
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : David Crichton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-10-26
Adapting Buildings And Cities For Climate Change written by David Crichton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-26 with Architecture categories.
From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. The authors explore the growing urgency for mitigation and adaptation responses that deal with the resulting challenges. Theoretical information sits alongside practical design guidelines, so architects, designers and planners can not only see clearly what problems they face, but also find the solutions they need, in order to respond to power and water supply needs. Considers use of materials, structures, site issues and planning in order to provide design solutions. Examines recent climate events in the US and UK and looks at how architecture was successful or not in preventing building damage. Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change is an essential source, not just for architects, engineers and planners facing the challenges of designing our building for a changing climate, but also for everyone involved in their production and use.
Reimagining Sustainable Cities
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Stephen M. Wheeler
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2021-12-07
Reimagining Sustainable Cities written by Stephen M. Wheeler and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-07 with Architecture categories.
Introduction -- How do we get to carbon neutrality? -- How do we adapt to the climate crisis? -- How might we create more sustainable economies? -- How can we make affordable, inclusive, and equitable cities? -- How do we reduce spatial inequality? -- How could we get where we need to go more sustainably? -- How do we manage land sustainably? -- How can we design greener cities? -- How do we reduce our ecological footprints? -- How can cities better support human development? -- How might we have more functional democracy? -- How can each of us help lead the move toward sustainable communities? -- Conclusion.
Climate Change And Sustainable Cities
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Hugo Priemus
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-08
Climate Change And Sustainable Cities written by Hugo Priemus and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-08 with Architecture categories.
Climate change has demonstrated, perhaps more than any other environmental concerns, the complexities of the human-nature interrelationship and the need for embedding a far greater environmental consciousness into our social values and norms. A drastic reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions requires a transition to low carbon cities. This demands a better understanding of the interactions between social, technical, and spatial processes which constitute cities. The aim of this book is to explore these interactions and urge urban planners and other built environment professionals to revisit some of their traditional concepts, methods, and ways of thinking about what constitutes a ‘good’ city and according to whose priorities. The book brings together nine contributions ranging from broad overviews to sector-specific analysis, paying particular attention to the role of urban planning. Contributors cover climate change mitigation and adaptation, deal with different scales of analysis ranging from international and European to national and city perspectives, and discuss a range of policy sectors including housing, transport, energy, sea level rise as well as pathways for climate policy implementation. The diversity of the contributions is itself a reflection of the multitude of climate change concerns that preoccupy researchers, policy makers and practitioners. This book was published as a special issue of European Planning Studies.
Cities On A Finite Planet
DOWNLOAD
Battery Reconditioning
Ford Manuals
Author : Sheridan Bartlett
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-14
Cities On A Finite Planet written by Sheridan Bartlett and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-14 with Business & Economics categories.
Cities on a Finite Planet: Transformative responses to climate change shows how cities can combine high quality living conditions, resilience to climate change, disaster risk reduction and contributions to mitigation/low carbon development. It also covers the current and potential contribution of cities to avoiding dangerous climate change and is the first book with an in-depth coverage of how cities and their governments, citizens and civil society organizations can combine these different agendas, based on careful city-level analyses. The foundation for the book is detailed city case studies on Bangalore, Bangkok, Dar es Salaam, Durban, London, Manizales, Mexico City, New York and Rosario. Each of these was led by authors who contributed to the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment and are thus acknowledged as among the world’s top specialists in this field. This book highlights where there is innovation and progress in cities and how this was achieved. Also where there is little progress and no action and where there is no capacity to act. It also assesses the extent to which cities can address the Sustainable Development Goals within commitments to also dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this, it highlights how much progress on these different agendas depends on local governments and their capacities to work with their low-income populations.