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- Title: Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability
- Author : Gabriel Perez & Katia Perini
- Release Date : January 14, 2018
- Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,Science & Nature,Environment,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 23265 KB
Description
Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity.
Provides an overview of the different strategies available to integrate nature in the built environmentPresents the current state of technology concerning systems and methodologies on how to incorporate nature in buildings and citiesFeatures the latest research results on operation and ecosystem servicesCovers both established and new designs, including those still in the experimental stage