Urban Challenges And Urban Design Approaches For Resource Efficient And Climate Sensitive Urban Design In The Mena Region

Author : Elke Pahl-Weber,Ohlenburg, Holger,Seelig, Sebastian,Kuhla von Bergmann, Nadine,Schäfer, Rudolf
Publisher : Universitätsverlag der TU Berlin
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783798325340

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Urban Challenges and Urban Design Approaches for Resource-Efficient and Climate-Sensitive Urban Design in the MENA Region by Elke Pahl-Weber,Ohlenburg, Holger,Seelig, Sebastian,Kuhla von Bergmann, Nadine,Schäfer, Rudolf Pdf

In an era defined by climate change, huge resource consumption, a lack of social cohesion, rapidly accelerating technological innovations, economic shifts, and the transformation of political systems, solutions must be pursued at every level of action. This book shows how solutions from urban design and planning can, by integrating the approaches of multiple disciplines, be the first steps toward envisioning the sustainable, energy-efficient, and climate-sensitive city of the future. This book is compiled for readers from a range of professional backgrounds. Its intended audience includes the government bodies, municipalities, urban planners, engineers, architects, civil servants, and citizens who are part of urban development, from initiation through implementation. The facts and findings presented herein are relevant to any national or international debate concerning urban development which aims to create sustainable, resource-efficient, and climate-sensitive urbanization processes. The text and visuals of this book are intended to serve as a comprehensive decision support tool, taking into account that current and future urban challenges and planning tasks can only be tackled through an interlinked and stakeholder driven iterative process. As a result of the Young Cities research project, this book acts as a multilayered reference manual by providing: (a) a brief outline of the MENA region’s urban challenges; (b) a proposal for generic principles and actions for creating an energy- and resource-efficient as well as environmentally sustainable urban environment; (c) the opportunities and impacts of each discipline involved in an integrated planning process; and (d) the findings of the applied principles in the 35 ha “Shahre Javan Community” pilot project.

Author : Elke Pahl-Weber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3798325359

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Urban Challenges and Urban Design by Elke Pahl-Weber Pdf

Author : Sebastian Seelig,Holger Ohlenburg,Nadine Kuhla von Bergmann,Building and Housing Research Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : City planning
ISBN : 6005392611

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Urban Challenges and Urban Design by Sebastian Seelig,Holger Ohlenburg,Nadine Kuhla von Bergmann,Building and Housing Research Center Pdf

Author : Marco Maretto
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326945237

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BARCELONA. SANT ADRIA’ DE BESOS WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT. by Marco Maretto Pdf

Author : Bhaswati Ray,Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811089473

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Urban Drought by Bhaswati Ray,Rajib Shaw Pdf

This book presents water insecurity issues in urban areas while developing a water security index and explores the innovative approaches to water development and management with examples from Asian cities. The urban water crisis is a global phenomenon, but it is more obvious in the megacities of the developing world. Urban drought, although not a familiar term, will pose a significant threat to humankind in the near future, especially in the context of increasing population in cities. Many cities are already unable to provide safe, clean water for their citizens. Some of the world’s largest cities depend heavily on groundwater for their water supply. It is unlikely that dependence on aquifers, which take many years to recharge, will be sustainable. As urban populations grow, water use will need to shift from agriculture to municipal and industrial uses, making decisions about allocating between different sectors difficult. Inefficient water-use practices by households and industries, fragmented management of water between sectors and institutions, climate-induced water shortages, environmental degradation of water sources, and inadequate use of alternate sources are also issues of major concern. Despite recent advances in the literature, there exists a considerable gap in attempting an integrated water-resource management approach. Covering all aspects of urban drought and water insecurity, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics, policy makers, and development practitioners.

Author : M. Rohinton Emmanuel
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415334101

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An Urban Approach to Climate-sensitive Design by M. Rohinton Emmanuel Pdf

Filling a crucial gap in the knowledge of climate-sensitive urban design in the tropics, this book presents the physical processes behind urban climate change and new ways of looking at urban design.

Author : Adam Ritchie,Randall Thomas
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317723677

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Sustainable Urban Design by Adam Ritchie,Randall Thomas Pdf

By the end of the twenty-first century it is thought that three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban; our future is in cities. Making these cities healthy, vibrant and sustainable is an exceptional challenge which this book addresses. It sets out some of the basic principles of the design of our future cities and, through a series of carefully-selected case studies from leading designers’ experience, illustrates how these ideas can be put into practice. Building on the first edition's original format of design guidance and case studies, this new edition updates the ideas and techniques resulting from further research and practice by the contributors. This book emphasises the enormous progress made towards exciting new designs that integrate good design with resource efficiency.

Author : Guido van Eijck,Marieke Kums,Willemijn Lofvers,Saskia Naafs,Thijs van Spaandonk,Ady Steketee,Franz Ziegler
Publisher : Trancity
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9492095335

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Urban Challenges, Resilient Solutions by Guido van Eijck,Marieke Kums,Willemijn Lofvers,Saskia Naafs,Thijs van Spaandonk,Ady Steketee,Franz Ziegler Pdf

The future of humanity is urban. We are facing major problems such as climate change, social inequality, large-scale migration, and resource depletion. Cities (and those who 'make' the city) play an important role in addressing these problems. In Urban Challenges, Resilient Solutions the 'Future Urban Regions Lectorate' offers designers, their commissioners and (local) governments new models and ideas to deal with healthy urban development. Illustrated by more than fifty case studies and global examples, this book offers a toolkit for those interested in implementing research by design and healthy urban regions.

Author : N. Marchettini,C.A. Brebbia,R. Pulselli,S. Bastianoni
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 1767 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781845648206

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The Sustainable City IX by N. Marchettini,C.A. Brebbia,R. Pulselli,S. Bastianoni Pdf

Containing the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability this book addresses the multi-disciplinary aspects of urban planning; a result of the increasing size of cities; the amount of resources and services required and the complexity of modern society. Most of earth’s population now lives in cities and the process of urbanisation still continues generating many problems deriving from the drift of the population towards them. These problems can be resolved by cities becoming efficient habitats, saving resources in a way that improves the quality and standard of living. The process however, faces a number of major challenges, related to reducing pollution, improving main transportation and infrastructure systems. New urban solutions are required to optimise the use of space and energy resources leading to improvements in the environment, i.e. reduction in air, water and soil pollution as well as efficient ways to deal with waste generation. These challenges contribute to the development of social and economic imbalances and require the development of new solutions. Large cities are probably the most complex mechanisms to manage. However, despite such complexity they represent a fertile ground for architects, engineers, city planners, social and political scientists, and other professionals able to conceive new ideas and time them according to technological advances and human requirements. The challenge of planning sustainable cities lies in considering their dynamics, the exchange of energy and matter, and the function and maintenance of ordered structures directly or indirectly, supplied and maintained by natural systems. Topics covered include: Urban strategies; Planning, development and management; Urban conservation and regeneration; The community and the city; Eco-town planning; Landscape planning and design; Environmental management; Sustainable energy and the city; Transportation; Quality of life; Waterfront development; Case studies; Architectural issues; Cultural heritage issues; Intelligent environment and emerging technologies; Planning for risk; Disaster and emergency response; Safety and security; Waste management; Infrastructure and society; Urban metabolism.

Author : Kimberly Etingoff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771883191

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Sustainable Cities by Kimberly Etingoff Pdf

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Two trends come together in the world’s cities to make urban sustainability a critical issue today. First, greater and greater numbers of people are living in urban areas—and are projected to do so for the foreseeable future. Additionally, cities contribute to climate change in a significant way and must make systemic changes to mitigate and adapt to climate change effects. Urban planners face serious challenges in enhancing sustainability but also have an important set of tools available for creating innovative solutions. This book adds to the conversation about the place of urban planning in the creation and maintenance of sustainable cities.

Author : Lance Jay Brown,David Dixon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118846834

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Urban Design for an Urban Century by Lance Jay Brown,David Dixon Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design, from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic, environmental, economic, and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urban design. The Second Edition has been fully revised to include thorough coverage of sustainability issues and to integrate new case studies into the core concepts discussed.

Author : Geoff Beeson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486311316

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A Water Story by Geoff Beeson Pdf

Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal decline of some rivers and wetlands. A Water Story provides an account of Australian water management practices, set against important historical precedents and the contemporary experience of other countries. It describes the nature and distribution of the country's natural water resources, management of these resources by Indigenous Australians, the development of urban water supply, and support for pastoral activities and agricultural irrigation, with the aid of case studies and anecdotes. This is followed by discussion of the environmental consequences and current challenges of water management, including food supply, energy and climate change, along with options for ensuring sustainable, adequate high-quality water supplies for a growing population. A Water Story is an important resource for water professionals and those with an interest in water and the environment and related issues, as well as students and the wider community.

Author : Kevin Thwaites,Sergio Porta,Ombretta Romice,Mark Greaves
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134157686

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Urban Sustainability Through Environmental Design by Kevin Thwaites,Sergio Porta,Ombretta Romice,Mark Greaves Pdf

Urban Sustainability Through Environmental Design provides the analytical tools and practical methodologies that can be employed for sustainable and long-term solutions to the design and management of urban environments.

Author : Mat Santamouris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136566943

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Environmental Design of Urban Buildings by Mat Santamouris Pdf

This book provides a review of environmental and energy research with respect to urban building projects. It describes how to overcome related challenges in environmental design of urban buildings. The book discusses the passive and active environmental systems within building concepts.

Author : Avi Friedman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783030608651

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Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design by Avi Friedman Pdf

This book begins with an introduction describing current societal transformations that merit new urban designs, including depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions, large numbers of aging “Baby Boomers,” and climate change. Dr. Friedman then examines these challenges through thirty chapters of interest to urban designers, architects, civil and construction engineers, and town planners. Each of these topics represents an aspect of urban design and describes an innovative solution and offers a detailed description of underlying principles. The highly illustrated text presents innovative urban design strategies based on sustainable principles. Integrated with each chapter are several international case studies illustrating design implementations.