This book constitutes state-of-the-art research covering a wide range of topics including climate change and carbon emissions, air quality and pollution control, urbanism, land and circular economy, sustainable transport, energy, water, biodiversity and greenery, environmental services, housing, and construction with respect to the built environment. The concepts of sustainability in built environment conclude with reimagining the city. The content includes pedagogical features such as examples, simple flowing language and over 100 figures. The book aims to motivate architects, engineers, consultants, builders, and planners to respond to the challenges of sustainability in the built environment.

A. K. Jain worked as Commissioner (Planning), Delhi Development Authority, India, and as Member of the Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on the DDA (2015). He was as Member of UN Habitat (2007-12). Author of several books, he is a visiting faculty in planning and architecture. He was awarded 2nd Urban Professional Award 2014 at World Urban Forum in Medellin, Colombia, and IBC Lifetime Achievement Award (2016).

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A. K. Jain worked as Commissioner (Planning), Delhi Development Authority and as a member of the Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on the DDA (2015). He was as a member of UN Habitat (2007-2012). Author of several books, he is visiting faculty in planning and architecture. He was awarded 2nd Urban Professional Award 2014 at World Urban Forum in Medellin, Colombia and IBC Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). The Indian Institute of Architects (Northern Chapter) honoured him as a Living Legend (2022) for his contribution in the field of architecture, and Smart Habitat Foundation felicitated him with Lifetime Achievement Award in Urban Planning (2022).