The Small Public Library (Publications in Architecture & Urban Pla)
by Rudolf Steiner and Ann B Hill
Urban Nature (Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology)
This book showcases the diversity of ways in which urban residents from varying cultural contexts view, interact, engage with and give meaning to urban nature, aiming to counterbalance the dominance of Western depictions and values of urban nature and design. Urban nature has up to now largely been defined, planned and managed in a way that is heavily dominated by Western understandings, values and appreciations, which has spread through colonialism and globalisation. As cities increasingly re...
Ecological Modernization in the Transport Sector in Hong Kong
by Chun-Man Ricky Chung
Creating Sustainable Cities (Schumacher Briefings)
by Herbert Girardet
How can we put the pulsing heart of conviviality back into our cities? How can we make sure of creating cities of diversity for the new millennium: places of cultural vigour and physical beauty that are also sustainable in economic and environmental terms? This Schumacher Briefing shows the way forward.
Report of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation Inquiry into Planning for Housing
Urban Design Group considers itself a protector of the environment and a defender of the land upon which it is allowed to prosper. In a purposeful reference to the irony of modern times, the name belies the existence of one of the firm's most profound design principles.
Ecological Modernization and Environmental Innovation
by Chi-Kei Jacqueline Lam
Self-Build Homes
Marjorie Sewell Cautley, Landscape Architect for the Motor Age
by Sarah Allaback
Following the crisis of the Special Period, Cuba promoted urban agriculture throughout its towns and cities to address food sovereignty and security. Through the adoption of state recommended design strategies, these gardens have become places of social and economic exchange throughout Cuba. This book maps the lived experiences surrounding three urban farms in Havana to construct a deeper understanding about the everyday life of this city. Using narratives and drawings, this research uncovers th...
The unlikely story of Le Corbusier and Chandigarh has proven itself to be one of modernisms boldest experiments. Born of a vision of a modern India, Chandigarhdesigned by Le Corbusierwas created as a statement for an emerging modern nationstate. Its Capitol Complex, considered by many as Le Corbusiers masterpiece, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. Like all visionaries, Le Corbusier was adept at taking the iconic and symbolic and using them to fashion his own unique vocabulary....
Hayball is one of Australia's largest practices, and specialises in architecture, interior design and urban planning. For over 30 years Hayball has been critically engaged with the challenges that face our contemporary society and the exceptional contribution architecture can make to the sustainability of our communities. From its offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the company has realised hundreds of projects across Australia, Southeast Asia and China - from single and multi-residential buildings...