<p><p>This book emphasizes new ways of designing for a sustainable city and urban environment. From several angles the future of our urbanism is illuminated. From a philosophical point of view, the city is seen as an organism, following complex ecosystemic principles, shining light on indigenous per
Designing Sustainable Cities
β Scribed by Rachel Cooper, Graeme Evans, Christopher Boyko
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 339
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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