Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change - Couverture rigide

Calthorpe, Peter

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1597267201 ISBN 13 : 9781597267205

Editeur : Island Press, 2010

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

From the beginning of his career, Peter Calthorpe has been a leading innovator in sustainable building projects, sustainable development, and walkable communities. A leader in the New Urbanism Movement, he is an important resource for solutions to current problems of urban sprawl, suburban isolation, and the related problems of outsized energy consumption and an outsized share of world emissions. This clearly written (and clearly provocative) work emerges from Calthorpe's belief that, just as the last fifty years have produced massive changes in our culture, economy and environment, the next fifty will generate changes of an even more profound nature. The book, enhanced by its superb graphic design, is an exploration of the challenges and potential shifts in each of these arenas, and how they can affect the future of our communities.

Revue de presse :

"I believe Peter Calthorpe to be the pre-eminent urban planner of our time. Herein is the first unobstructed view of a realistic, non-utopian urban society that can systemically address climate, economics, quality of life and the coming transition. The thesis of the book needs to be understood by all: the greatest and most innovative source of renewable energy rests within urban design, not solar panels or wind turbines. Peter's resonant vision creates a straight path to a workable, humane future."

--Paul Hawken"author, Blessed Unrest" (11/01/2010)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Island Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1597267201
• ISBN 13: 9781597267205
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176