Nature based strategies for urban and building sustainability / edited by Gabriel Pérez,..., Katia Perini,...

Date :

Type : Livre / Book

Langue / Language : anglais / English

ISBN : 978-01-2812-324-9

Écologie urbaine

Urbanisme durable

Classification Dewey : 307.1/16

Pérez, Gabriel (Directeur de publication / publishing director)

Perini, Katia (Directeur de publication / publishing director)

Relation : Nature based strategies for urban and building sustainability / edited by Gabriel Pérez,..., Katia Perini,... / Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier

Résumé / Abstract : La page de présentation indique : "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."