EcoEdge

<p>Presenting diverse case studies of contemporary sustainable urban practice from Europe Africa India South America the USA and Australia this book offers the reader a fantastic wealth of practical material from a range of internationally renowned authors. </p> <p>Each practical case study has addressed issues and then offered solutions to implement sustainable cities across a range of urban scales and cultures. Urgent design challenges explored include population density recreating infrastructure that supports carbon neutral or low carbon (emission) intensive urban activities and retrofitting for sustainability.</p> <p>Highly illustrated thematically focused and with superb global coverage this book presents a multi-voiced and yet highly cohesive reference for anyone interested in green issues in urban design and architecture. </p>