Ecopolis: Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Downton, Paul F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402084951 ISBN-13: 9781402084959 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $313.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
Dewey: 307.121 |
Series: Future City |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (2.55 lbs) 607 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From 2008, for the first time in human history, half of the world's population now live in cities. Yet despite a wealth of literature on green architecture and planning, there is to date no single book which draws together theory from the full range of disciplines - from architecture, planning and ecology - which we must come to grips with if we are to design future cities which are genuinely sustainable. Paul Downton's Ecopolis takes a major step along this path. It highlights the urgent need to understand the role of cities as both agents of change and means of survival, at a time when climate change has finally grabbed world attention, and it provides a framework for designing cities that integrates knowledge - both academic and practical - from a range of relevant disciplines. Identifying key theorists, practitioners, places and philosophies, the book provides a solid theoretical context which introduces the concept of urban fractals, and goes on to present a series of design and planning tools for achieving Sustainable Human Ecological Development (SHED). Combining knowledge from diverse fields to present a synthesis of urban ecology, the book will provide a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners in architecture, construction, planning, geography and the traditional life sciences. |