Building Sustainable Futures Design and the Built Environment [Hardcover]

This book presents state-of-the-art research and case studies on new approaches to the design, construction and planning of our cities. Emphasis is placed on the role of alternative and renewable energy in the development of urban infrastructures that enable sustainable futures. Reflecting the multi-faceted efforts required to successfully meet sustainability challenges, this book is a collaboration between practitioners and academics across a broad spectrum of specializations. Compelling research findings are explained in the context of practical implementation, enhanced by case studies from industry leaders in order to create a pragmatic reference across policy areas where environmentally aware decision making is required.Introduction to Sustainable Development and the Future.- The Story So Far: An Ever Changing Green Policy Agenda.- Emerging Technologies and Their Environmental Impacts.- Green Design, Construction and Planning.- Technology, Green Design and Construction.- Sustainable Architecture.- Sustainable Construction and Smart Cities.- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Sustainable Development.- Sustainable Urban Design.- Sustainable Housing.- Sustainable Urban Planning.- Sustainable Landscape Design and Construction.- Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Development.- Case Studies.- Measuring Sustainable Construction (Success and Failure).- Planning for Successful Cities.- Green Construction Success Stories.- Future Challenges.- Technical and Operational Challenges (Summary and Next Steps).- Index.ls(