Urban Transition Perspectives on Urban Systems and Environments

Edited by Marita Wallhagen and Mathias Cehlin, this book addresses the complexities of urban environments and socio-systems, focusing on the necessity for sustainable transitions. It explores how urban systems, such as energy, transport, and ecosystems, impact both human life and the environment. Th...

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Autor principal: Wallhagen, Marita (-)
Otros Autores: Cehlin, Mathias
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : IntechOpen 2023.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009803275506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Urban Transition - Perspectives on Urban Systems and Environments
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Section 1 UrbanDesign,Transport, Safety, and Envisioning theFuture– Influence onUrbanTransitions
  • Chapter1 Promoting Partnership between Urban Design and Urban Ecology through Social-Ecological Resilience Building
  • Chapter2 SustainableTransport Developments for Dhaka City
  • Chapter3 Inclusive, Safe and Resilient Public Spaces: Gateway to Sustainable Cities?
  • Chapter4 Future Urban Environments in Science Fiction: Initiated Thought Experiments
  • Section 2 Sustainable Energy Systems – Enable UrbanTransitions
  • Chapter5 Review on District Cooling and Its Application in Energy Systems
  • Chapter6 Photovoltaic-Thermal Solar Collectors – A Rising SolarTechnology for an Urban Sustainable Development
  • Chapter7 Energy Audit of Two Multifamily Buildings and Economic Evaluation of Possible Improvements
  • Section 3 Resilient and Environmental Buildings – Central for UrbanTransitions
  • Chapter8 Viewpoints on Environmental Assessment of Building Certification Method – Miljöbyggnad
  • Chapter9 Climate Change and ExtremeWind Events: Overview and Perspectives for a Resilient Built Environment
  • Section 4 SustainableVentilation – Give Air to UrbanTransitions
  • Chapter10 Building for SustainableVentilation and Air Quality
  • Chapter11 Some Aspects of HVAC Design in Energy Renovation of Buildings
  • Chapter12 Post Covid 19: An Innovative System to Supply 100% Treated Fresh Air for Improving City Liveability