Eco-city planning is a key element of urban land use planning in perspective and of ongoing debate of environmental urban sustainable development with a spatial and practical dimension. The conceptual basis of ecological planning is that we can no longer afford to be merely human-centred in approach. Instead; the interdependency of human and non-human species has forced us to appreciate the lsquo;rightsrsquo; and lsquo;intrinsic valuesrsquo; of non-human species in our pursuit for a sustainable ecosystem. This volume has as approach an emphasis on environmental planning policies whereby; for example; energy saving; anti-pollution measures; use of non-car modes; construction of green buildings; safeguarding of nature and natural habitats in urban areas; and use of more renewable resources are promotional norms. Their aims and leading outcome serve to protect the Earth from adverse effects of global warming and different sources of pollution threatening the quality of life of human societies.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy J. B. DianI hate buying wrapping paper; its expensive and wasteful. Ive been sort of peripherally aware of furoshiki for many years but didnt take much of an interest until lately when I happened upon some for sale on Ebay. I love textiles of any kind and was fascinated by the variety so bought this book to learn how to use them as intended. Its a great book! The directions are easy to follow with lots of information. The downside is that I now spend too much time combing Ebay and Etsy looking for good deals in vintage furoshiki and have several shibori projects in the works to make some of my own.I think the hardest part of using furoshiki to wrap gifts is forcing yourself to give up a lovely bit of textile.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OK readBy TanidaQuick read; but not very engaging. Pictures and instructions were mediocre. Would prefer more background on cloth wrapping or more examples.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful bookBy KbaThis book clearly explains the knots used and the various wrappings. Very good.