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High-Rise and the Sustainable City

High-Rise and the Sustainable City( )
Editor: Meyer, Han
Zandbelt, Daan
Contribution by: Bosselmann, Peter
Appenzeller, Markus
Nicolaou, Lora
Berghauser Pont, Meta
Arends, Emiel
van der Hoeven, Frank
van den Dobbelsteen, Andy
Kaan, Kees
Powell, Robert
Author: Nijhuis, Stefan
ISBN:978-90-8594-049-4
Publication Date:Aug 2013
Publisher:Techne Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $60.00
Book Description:

Many argue that high-rises deliver positive environmental effects, such as densification, and reduction of traffic and carbon dioxide emissions. But is it really that simple? What is the impact of tall buildings on their environment? What are ideal densities? What makes a tall building a success? Do high-rises live up to the claims made for them? How sustainable is a high-rise building? Can it be re-used? How can one reduce the environmental impact of a tower?  ...
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Book Details
Pages:192
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development
Architecture / Buildings / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):7 x 10 x 0.6 Inches
Book Weight:0.924 Pounds



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