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  • The Urban Climatic Map

    A Methodology for Sustainable Urban Planning

    Edited by Edward Ng, Chao Ren ...
    Rapid urbanization, higher density and more compact cities have brought about a new science of urban climatology. An understanding of the mapping of this phenomenon is crucial for urban planners. The book brings together experts in the field of Urban Climatic Mapping to provide the state of the art understanding on how urban climatic knowledge can be made available and utilized by urban planners. ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • Designing High-Density Cities

    For Social and Environmental Sustainability

    Edited by Edward Ng ...
    Compact living is sustainable living. High-density cities can support closer amenities, encourage reduced trip lengths and the use of public transport and therefore reduce transport energy costs and carbon emissions. High-density planning also helps to control the spread of urban suburbs into open lands, improves efficiency in urban infrastructure and services, and results in environmental ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

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    by Rachel Preston ...
    Author Rachel Preston Prinz and contributing authors discuss the history, research, design issues, and evolution of Earthships, drawing on the knowledge of thousands of builders, craftsmen, and designers who have mastered the art of earth sheltering. Then, they walk readers step by step through design, offering a wealth of resources that can inspire, inform, and educate. Within, readers will find ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Intercultural City

    Planning for Diversity Advantage

    by Charles Landry, Phil Wood ...
    In a world of increasing mobility, how people of different cultures live together is a key issue of our age, especially for those responsible for planning and running cities. New thinking is needed on how diverse communities can cooperate in productive harmony instead of leading parallel or antagonistic lives. Policy is often dominated by mitigating the perceived negative effects of diversity, and ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Earthbag Building

    The Tools, Tricks and Techniques

    by Kaki Hunter, Donald Kiffmeyer ...
    Series series Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living
    The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.Over seventy percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Planning for Coexistence?

    Recognizing Indigenous rights through land-use planning in Canada and Australia

    by Libby Porter, Janice Barry ...
    Planning is becoming one of the key battlegrounds for Indigenous people to negotiate meaningful articulation of their sovereign territorial and political rights, reigniting the essential tension that lies at the heart of Indigenous-settler relations. But what actually happens in the planning contact zone - when Indigenous demands for recognition of coexisting political authority over territory ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

  • Art of Japanese Architecture

    History / Culture / Design

    by David Young, Michiko Young ...
    The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famous—from elegant ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • More Urban Less Poor

    An Introduction to Urban Development and Management

    by Goran Tannerfeldt, Per Ljung ...
    A world more urban...The world is undergoing massive urbanization, and is projected to increase from three to over four billion city dwellers, mostly in the developing world, within 15 years. This historic shift is producing dramatic effects on human well-being and the environment....but less poorUnplanned shanty-towns without basic services are not an inevitable consequence of urbanization and ... Read more

    $34.99 USD

  • Timber Frame Home Package

    by Jobe Leonard ...
    A how to book for those interested in building a Timber Frame Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Resilience and Opportunity

    Lessons from the U.S. Gulf Coast after Katrina and Rita

    Edited by Amy Liu, Richard M. Mizelle, Roland Vanglin ...
    Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005. Commentary and analysis typically focused on what went wrong in the post-disaster emergency response. This forward-looking book, however, presents a more cautiously optimistic view about the region's ability to bounce back after multiple disasters.Catastrophes come in different forms-hurricanes, recessions, and oil spills, to name a ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • China's Energy Efficiency and Conservation

    Sectoral Analysis

    Edited by Bin Su, Elspeth Thomson ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This Brief identifies various aspects of energy challenges faced by the Chinese central/local governments, and also provides an opportunity to study how best to achieve green growth and a low-carbon transition in a developing country like China. The progress of China’s carbon mitigation policies also has significant impacts on the on-going international climate change negotiations. Therefore, both ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • The Past and Future City

    How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities

    by Stephanie Meeks, Kevin C. Murphy ...
    At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to live, work, and play in historic neighborhoods, the promise and potential of using our older and historic buildings to revitalize our cities is ... Read more

    $28.09 USD