Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods

This book introduces architects, engineers, builders, and urban planners to a range of design principles of sustainable communities and illustrates them with outstanding case studies. Drawing on the author's experience as well as local and international case studies, Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods presents planning concepts that minimize developments' carbon footprint through compact communities, adaptable and expandable dwellings, adaptable landscapes, and smaller-sized yet quality-designed housing.

This book also:

• Examines in-depth global strategies for minimizing the residential carbon footprint, including district heating, passive solar gain, net-zero residences, as well as preserving the communities' natural assets
• Reconsiders conceptual approaches in building design and urban planning to promote a better connection between communities and nature
• Demonstrates practical applications of green architecture
• Focuses on innovative living spaces in urban environments

Autorentext
Dr. Avi Friedman is Professor of Architecture at McGill University. His research interests focus on factors which influence the design and implementation of affordable and sustainable building practices at the unit and community levels, including market acceptance, construction, and resource efficiency.

Inhalt

Setting the Stage.- Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods.- Streets for People.- Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature.- Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces.- Sustaining Shorelines.- Social Capital and Integrated Communities.- Sustainable Dwellings.