Handbook Of Research On Methods And Tools For Assessing Cultural Landscape Adaptation

Author : Rosa, Isabel de Sousa,Lopes, Joana Corte,Ribeiro, Ricardo,Mendes, Ana
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781522541875

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Handbook of Research on Methods and Tools for Assessing Cultural Landscape Adaptation by Rosa, Isabel de Sousa,Lopes, Joana Corte,Ribeiro, Ricardo,Mendes, Ana Pdf

In a globalizing and expanding world, the need for research centered on analysis, representation, and management of landscape components has become critical. By providing development strategies that promote resilient relations, this book promotes more sustainable and cultural approaches for territorial construction. The Handbook of Research on Methods and Tools for Assessing Cultural Landscape Adaptation provides emerging research on the cultural relationships between a community and the ecological system in which they live. This book highlights important topics such as adaptive strategies, ecosystem services, and operative methods that explore the expanding aspects of territorial transformation in response to human activities. This publication is an important resource for academicians, graduate students, engineers, and researchers seeking a comprehensive collection of research focused on the social and ecological components in territory development.

Author : Saglar Onay, Nilüfer,Garip, S. Banu,Garip, Ervin
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781522589594

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Re-Coding Homes Through Flexible Interiors: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Saglar Onay, Nilüfer,Garip, S. Banu,Garip, Ervin Pdf

Cities are not only places that house buildings; they are also spaces where cultural and social relations are built and developed. These properties must be taken into consideration when constructing and renovating new housing. Different methodologies can be used in order to create new flexible solutions for mass housing units’ interior spaces with the aim of improving their adaptability by using a user-centered approach. Re-Coding Homes Through Flexible Interiors: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an optimal resource that investigates how interior design models can transform existing spaces into more flexible and functional housing units while also increasing the functional value and spatial quality of living spaces in social housing. The book specifically discusses how genetic algorithms, a generative design approach, are used to solve nonlinear design problems. It also provides results that can be referenced based on actual domain data, which can be used as references to other architectural and interior design approaches. Featuring research on topics such as housing design and mass housing, this book is ideally designed for architects, engineers, interior designers, furniture designers, construction companies, architecture firms, practitioners, academicians, students, and researchers.

Author : Kayabekir, Aylin Ece,Bekda?, Gebrail,Nigdeli, Sinan Melih
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799826668

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Metaheuristic Approaches for Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Kayabekir, Aylin Ece,Bekda?, Gebrail,Nigdeli, Sinan Melih Pdf

Reinforced concrete structures are one of the major structural types and must adhere to design regulation codes. It is ideal to find the best design (section dimension, material type, and amount of reinforcement) with the minimum cost providing the design constraints (design formulation considering loading of structure). Metaheuristic methods inspired by natural phenomena can consider design constraints by combining the analyses of formulation of reinforced concrete structures with an iterative numerical algorithm using several convergence options of random generation of candidate design solutions. Metaheuristic Approaches for Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source that focuses on several metaheuristic algorithms and the design of several types of structural members. Additionally, retrofit applications and seismic design issues are considered for readers in earthquake zones. Highlighting a wide range of topics including algorithms, design variables, and retrofit design, this book is ideally designed for architects, engineers, urban designers, government officials, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Author : Mirza, Jahangir,Hussin, Mohd Warid,Ismail, Mohamed A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522583264

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Recycled Waste Materials in Concrete Construction: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Mirza, Jahangir,Hussin, Mohd Warid,Ismail, Mohamed A. Pdf

Due to the demand for new urban construction, its repair, and its maintenance, the concrete and construction enterprises continue to grow, as do their use of finite natural resources. The industry is now under pressure to seek ways to minimize the use of rapidly depleting natural resources. Effective utilization of various waste materials, often found in abundance, may be the key as they not only ward off deleterious environmental hazards, but they have also been known to produce wealth by adding value through ecology. Recycled Waste Materials in Concrete Construction: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a detailed scholarly resource that discusses different types of industrial, agricultural, and natural wastes that are either currently in use in the concrete industry or demonstrate potential for future use and how they can be used as additives or replacements for cement and other construction materials. Highlighting topics such as engineering properties, material durability, and raw materials, this books targets engineers, construction professionals, contractors, consulting firms, government officials, cement and waste material industries, policymakers, academicians, and researchers.

Author : Erokhin, Vasilii,Gao, Tianming,Zhang, Xiuhua
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522569558

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Handbook of Research on International Collaboration, Economic Development, and Sustainability in the Arctic by Erokhin, Vasilii,Gao, Tianming,Zhang, Xiuhua Pdf

Global interest in the exploration of the Arctic has been growing rapidly. As the Arctic becomes a global resource base and trade corridor between the continents, it is crucial to identify the dangers that such a boom of extractive industries and transport routes may bring on the people and the environment. The Handbook of Research on International Collaboration, Economic Development, and Sustainability in the Arctic discusses the perspectives and major challenges of the investment collaboration and development and commercial use of trade routes in the Arctic. Featuring research on topics such as agricultural production, environmental resources, and investment collaboration, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, business leaders, and environmental researchers seeking coverage on new practices and solutions in the sphere of achieving sustainability in economic exploration of the Artic region.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1853 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522580553

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Geospatial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Decision makers, such as government officials, need to better understand human activity in order to make informed decisions. With the ability to measure and explore geographic space through the use of geospatial intelligence data sources including imagery and mapping data, they are better able to measure factors affecting the human population. As a broad field of study, geospatial research has applications in a variety of fields including military science, environmental science, civil engineering, and space exploration. Geospatial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores multidisciplinary applications of geographic information systems to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and to gather data, information, and knowledge regarding human activity. Highlighting a range of topics such as geovisualization, spatial analysis, and landscape mapping, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for data scientists, engineers, government agencies, researchers, and graduate-level students in GIS programs.

Author : McKenna, H. Patricia
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781799838517

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Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities by McKenna, H. Patricia Pdf

Throughout history, humanity has sought the betterment of its communities. In the 21st century, humanity has technology on its side in the process of improving its cities. Smart cities make their improvements by gathering real-world data in real time. Still, there are many complexities that many do not catch—they are invisible. It is important to understand how people make sense at the urban level and in extra-urban spaces of the combined complexities of invisibilities and visibilities in their environments, interactions, and infrastructures enabled through their own enhanced awareness together with aware technologies that are often embedded, pervasive, and ambient. This book probes the visible and invisible dimensions of emerging understandings of smart cities and regions in the context of more aware people interacting with each other and through more aware and pervasive technologies. Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities contributes to the research literature for urban theoretical spaces, methodologies, and applications for smart and responsive cities; the evolving of urban theory and methods for 21st century cities and urbanities; and the formulation of a conceptual framework for associated methodologies and theoretical spaces. This work explores the relationships between variables using a case study approach combined with an explanatory correlational design. It is based on an urban research study conducted from mid-2015 to mid-2020 that spanned multiple countries across three continents. The book is split into four sections: introduction to the concepts of visible and invisible, frameworks for understanding the interplay of the two concepts, associated and evolving theory and methods, and extending current research as opportunities in smart city environments and regions. Covering topics including human geography, smart cities, and urban planning, this book is essential for urban planners, designers, city officials, community agencies, business managers and owners, academicians, researchers, and students, including those who work across multiple domains such as architecture, environmental design, human-computer interaction, human geography, information technology, sociology, and affective computing.

Author : James C. Spee,Adela J. McMurray,Mark D. McMillan
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789733655

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Clan and Tribal Perspectives on Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability by James C. Spee,Adela J. McMurray,Mark D. McMillan Pdf

In a climate of in-migration, clan and tribal communities have been forced to build sustainable solutions together. Breaking fresh ground by shining a light on sustainability journeys from outside the global mainstream, this book demonstrates how sustainable development occurs in respectful collaboration between equals.

Author : Vargas-Hernández, José G.,Zdunek-Wielgo?aska, Justyna Anna
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522579595

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Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development by Vargas-Hernández, José G.,Zdunek-Wielgo?aska, Justyna Anna Pdf

Spatial development is a discipline aimed at the protection of specific values and rational development by stimulating economic processes. Modern practices challenge developers to minimize the negative impact of urban development on the environment. In order to adhere to this policy, bioeconomical solutions and investments can be utilized. Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development is an essential source that explores the development of sustainable city models based on investments in eco-oriented solutions by protecting and making publicly available green areas and by innovative investments with the use of bioeconomical solutions. Featuring research on topics such as bioeconomy vision, environmental education, and rural planning, this book is ideally designed for architects, urban planners, city authorities, experts, officers, business representatives, economists, politicians, academicians, and researchers.

Author : João Vidal Carvalho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819997589

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Advances in Tourism, Technology and Systems by João Vidal Carvalho Pdf

Author : Naraine, Leighton
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522579359

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Optimizing the Use of Farm Waste and Non-Farm Waste to Increase Productivity and Food Security: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Naraine, Leighton Pdf

Traditional farming systems have dominated the agricultural sector for the past few centuries. However, the past few years have proven that new, non-traditional farming methods, such as passive and non-passive solar drying, are essential in the wake of diminishing food production globally. Optimizing the Use of Farm Waste and Non-Farm Waste to Increase Productivity and Food Security: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a crucial reference source that provides vital research on the application of enhanced productivity, flexibility, competitiveness, and sustainability within an individual farming enterprise to promote food security. While highlighting topics such as biogas production, food distribution network, and aquaculture diversification, this publication explores utilizing farm waste in a circular approach to optimize material utilization in a farming system to realize a zero-waste scenario and the methods individual farms can practice to operate sufficiently to become successful and contribute to the attainment of national food security. This book is ideally designed for policymakers, farmers, researchers, agriculture engineers, environmental engineers, and development specialists seeking current research on non-farm waste contributions as sources of raw materials.

Author : Ahuja, Kiran,Khosla, Arun
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522580867

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Driving the Development, Management, and Sustainability of Cognitive Cities by Ahuja, Kiran,Khosla, Arun Pdf

The technological advancements of today not only affect individual’s personal lives. They also affect the way urban communities regard the improvement of their resident’s lives. Research involving these autonomic reactions to the growing needs of the people is desperately needed to transform the cities of today into the cities of the future. Driving the Development, Management, and Sustainability of Cognitive Cities is a pivotal reference source that explores and improves the understanding of the strategic role of sustainable cognitive cities in residents’ routine life styles. Such benefits to residents and businesses include having access to world-class training while sitting at home, having their wellbeing observed consistently, and having their medical issues identified before occurrence. This book is ideally designed for administrators, policymakers, industrialists, and researchers seeking current research on developing and managing cognitive cities.

Author : Tobias Plieninger,Claudia Bieling
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139789516

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Resilience and the Cultural Landscape by Tobias Plieninger,Claudia Bieling Pdf

All over the world, efforts are being made to preserve landscapes facing fundamental change as a consequence of widespread agricultural intensification, land abandonment and urbanisation. The 'cultural landscape' and 'resilience' approaches have, until now, largely been viewed as distinct methods for understanding the effects of these dynamics and the ways in which they might be adapted or managed. This book brings together these two perspectives, providing new insights into the social-ecological resilience of cultural landscapes by coming to terms with, and challenging, the concepts of 'driving forces', 'thresholds', 'adaptive cycles' and 'adaptive management'. By linking these research communities, this book develops a new perspective on landscape changes. Based on firm conceptual contributions and rich case studies from Europe, the Americas and Australia, it will appeal to anyone interested in analysing and managing change in human-shaped environments in the context of sustainability.

Author : Lothar Mueller,Frank Eulenstein
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030300692

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Current Trends in Landscape Research by Lothar Mueller,Frank Eulenstein Pdf

This book presents definitions, key concepts and projects in landscape research and related areas, such as landscape science and landscape ecology, addressing and characterising the international role, status, challenges, future and tools of landscape research in the globalised world of the 21st century. The book brings together views on landscapes from leading international teams and emerging authors from different scientific disciplines and regions of the globe. It describes approaches for achieving sustainability and for handling the multifunctionality of landscapes and includes international case studies demonstrating the great potential of landscape research to provide partial sustainable solutions while developing cultural landscapes and protecting semi-natural landscapes. It is intended for scientists from various disciplines as well as informed readers dealing with landscape policies, planning, evolvement, management, stewardship and conservation.

Author : Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351851138

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Handbook of Drought and Water Scarcity by Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian Pdf

This volume includes over 30 chapters, written by experts from around the world. It examines numerous management strategies for dealing with drought and scarcity. These strategies include management approaches for different regions, such as coastal, urban, rural, and agricultural areas. It offers multiple strategies for monitoring, assessing, and forcasting drought through the use of remote sensing and GIS tools. It also presents drought mitigation management strategies, such as groundwater management, rainwater harvesting, conservations practices, and more.