This research and reference text addresses issues relevant to the
implementation of sustainability in the built environment, covering the most
recent advancements in the implementation of sustainability principles. The
book presents numerous case studies that demonstrate the implementation of
sustainable actions at local levels and municipalities. It situates the built
environment within the broader network of environments it interacts with,
engaging the perspectives of a wide range of professionals, including
architects, engineers, geographers, urban planners, environmentalists,
materials scientists, and more. This interdisciplinary text is ideal for a wide
range of researchers and industry professionals working on sustainability
problems. Its ground-up approach also makes it a handy reference for citizens
and politicians wishing to change their local communities in line with
sustainable development principles.
Key Features:
- Analyses how sustainable
proposed sustainability measures actually are.
- Provides up to date
information about the possibilities for implementing sustainability in the
built environment.
- Includes examples of
successful cases in Europe and South America.
- Includes examples of good
ideas that failed because the local context was not considered.
