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Author: Darren Robinson (Nottingham University, UK)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Earthscan Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.750kg
ISBN: 9781844076796
ISBN 10: 1844076792
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 30 March 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'There are many books that provide case-studies of urban design projects that meet narrow sustainability objectives, however there are few that provide a comprehensive assessment and none that provide tools to evaluate urban development projects. This book is 'one of a kind'. It represents an audacious endeavour to set out the physical basis that must underpin sustainability at the urban scales relevant to urban designers. Most importantly, it demonstrates computational tools that allow urban decision-makers to assess the sustainability of urban design options.' Dr. Gerald Mills, Senior Lecturer, University College Dublin; President, International Association for Urban Climate 'Impressively detailed and well researched, this should become an essential reference book for researchers and planning professionals concerned with urban sustainability.' Dr. Simos Yannas, Architectural Association Graduate School 'Tools that allow us to make well-informed decisions are essential to shape future cities. This valuable book points the way.' Ivan Harbour, Senior Director, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners 'This authoritative and impressive book is very timely and welcome.' Peter Head, Director and Chair of Global Planning, Arup. 'A must-read for anybody interested in modelling the environmental performance of cities.' Prof. Christoph Reinhart, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
'There are many books that provide case-studies of urban design projects that meet narrow sustainability objectives, however there are few that provide a comprehensive assessment and none that provide tools to evaluate urban development projects. This book is 'one of a kind'. It represents an audacious endeavour to set out the physical basis that must underpin sustainability at the urban scales relevant to urban designers. Most importantly, it demonstrates computational tools that allow urban decision-makers to assess the sustainability of urban design options.' Dr. Gerald Mills, Senior Lecturer, University College Dublin; President, International Association for Urban Climate 'Impressively detailed and well researched, this should become an essential reference book for researchers and planning professionals concerned with urban sustainability.' Dr. Simos Yannas, Architectural Association Graduate School 'Tools that allow us to make well-informed decisions are essential to shape future cities. This valuable book points the way.' Ivan Harbour, Senior Director, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners 'This authoritative and impressive book is very timely and welcome.' Peter Head, Director and Chair of Global Planning, Arup. 'A must-read for anybody interested in modelling the environmental performance of cities.' Prof. Christoph Reinhart, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
'There are many books that provide case-studies of urban design projects that meet narrow sustainability objectives, however there are few that provide a comprehensive assessment and none that provide tools to evaluate urban development projects. This book is 'one of a kind'. It represents an audacious endeavour to set out the physical basis that must underpin sustainability at the urban scales relevant to urban designers. Most importantly, it demonstrates computational tools that allow urban decision-makers to assess the sustainability of urban design options.' Dr. Gerald Mills, Senior Lecturer, University College Dublin; President, International Association for Urban Climate 'Impressively detailed and well researched, this should become an essential reference book for researchers and planning professionals concerned with urban sustainability.' Dr. Simos Yannas, Architectural Association Graduate School 'Tools that allow us to make well-informed decisions are essential to shape future cities. This valuable book points the way.' Ivan Harbour, Senior Director, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners 'This authoritative and impressive book is very timely and welcome.' Peter Head, Director and Chair of Global Planning, Arup. ' A must-read for anybody interested in modelling the environmental performance of cities.' Prof. Christoph Reinhart, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
Author Information
Dr. Darren Robinson is Professor of Building and Urban Physics at Nottingham University and a recipient of the CIBSE Napier-Shaw Medal, the IBPSA-UK Young Persons' Award and the Building and Environment Journal Best Paper Award (twice).
