The urban environment ndash; buildings; cities and infrastructure ndash; represents one of the most important contributors to climate change; while at the same time holding the key to a more sustainable way of living. The transformation from traditional to sustainable systems requires interdisciplinary knowledge of the re-design; construction; operation and maintenance of the built environment. Sustainable Urban Environments: An Ecosystem Approach presents fundamental knowledge of the built environment. Approaching the topic from an ecosystems perspective; it shows the reader how to combine diverse practical elements into sustainable solutions for future buildings and cities. Yoursquo;ll learn to connect problems and solutions at different spatial scales; from urban ecology to material; water and energy use; from urban transport to livability and health. The authors introduce and explore a variety of governance tools that support the transformation process; and show how they can help overcome institutional barriers. The book concludes with an account of promising perspectives for achieving a sustainable built environment in industrialized countries. Offering a unique overview and understanding of the most pressing challenges in the built environment; Sustainable Urban Environments helps the reader grasp opportunities for integration of knowledge and technologies in the design; construction and management of the built environment. Students and practitioners who are eager to look beyond their own fields of interest will appreciate this book because of its depth and breadth of coverage.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Used with our public high school English Language Learners - EXTREMELY helpful!By Kelli DunhamI work in NYC public high school with a high population of English Language Learner students. We use this book with our lunchtime International Club for new arrivals and its been SO SO SO helpful. I like the practical ideas and the exercises but I also appreciate that the author really understands the difficulties of making something happen within a bureaucracy; it really made have faith in the rest of what she says. Telling stories helped our new students realize they have something very special to contribute to our school community and it has made a huge difference in their academic and social life. I feel really lucky to have found this book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Practical; inspiring; real-world-tested guide to teaching storytellingBy Constance VidorYou will find practical; real-world-tested and real-kid-tested strategies for teaching storytelling to young students in this comprehensive; jargon-free book. You can use this book as a step-by-step guide for starting a storytelling club or teaching a storytelling class to students in grades 4 and up. The lessons are highly interactive for students. Handouts; ideas for props; and activities are included. Beyond that; there are accounts of a number of inspiring moments from the authors experiences working with young children---I cant wait to try this out. Highly; highly recomended!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Teachers; Librarians; and StorytellersBy Janet GlantzI just finished reading Karen Chacersquo;s book; ldquo;Story by Story.rdquo; As a person that has coached Youth Storytellers; I found this book to be an excellent model of getting started and also an inspiring model for storytellers; teachers and librarians that are currently working with groups. I loved all of the activities. The ldquo;Applauserdquo; and ldquo;Smilerdquo; awards she passed out on Festival Night were quite ingenious. They really gave the students a model of what storytelling looks like that they could refer to in the future.Janet Glantz; Storyteller; and retired Childrenrsquo;s Librarian