High-Rise and the Sustainable City |
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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
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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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? ...
More DescriptionMany 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?
With various contributions from international architects and urban designers, this book addresses key questions when considering the role of high-rise in a sustainable urban future.