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Author : Arnulf Grübler
Release : 2013
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 398/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Energizing Sustainable Cities by : Arnulf Grübler
Download or read book Energizing Sustainable Cities written by Arnulf Grübler. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-first century will be increasingly urban.
Author : Roberta Capello
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 331/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sustainable Cities and Energy Policies by : Roberta Capello
Download or read book Sustainable Cities and Energy Policies written by Roberta Capello. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to highlight the great potential of decentralized (i.e. local or urban) energy policies in achieving environmentally-benign developments for modern cities. Urban sustainability is placed in the context of the debate on global sustainable development. A wide array of policy initiatives is discussed and evaluated, ranging from market-based energy policies to technological innovation policies for the energy sector. A theoretical framework for technology adoption processes is developed and empirically tested. The main question addressed is: which are the critical success factors for successful urban energy policies? This question is also dealt with in a meta-analytic context by assessing and comparing the performance of energy policies in various European cities, with a particular view to renewable energy.
Author : Peter Nijkamp
Release : 2018-12-07
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 731/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sustainable Cities in Europe by : Peter Nijkamp
Download or read book Sustainable Cities in Europe written by Peter Nijkamp. This book was released on 2018-12-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although urbanization steadily increases, many modern cities are finding the accommodation of their populations an increasingly difficult task. Planners and policy-makers battling to alleviate the problem with a host of urban renewal initiatives have made environmental issues and policies central to their quest for urban sustainability.;Drawing on the CITIES programme of the EC, this study describes the urban energy and environmental policies now available. Through detailed case studies of various European cities, it explains how to devise and implement strategies for urban growth and development.
Author : Emilia Motoasca
Release : 2018-11-09
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 843/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Energy Sustainability in Built and Urban Environments by : Emilia Motoasca
Download or read book Energy Sustainability in Built and Urban Environments written by Emilia Motoasca. This book was released on 2018-11-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers different aspects of energy sustainability in residential buildings and neighborhoods, starting from the construction and design aspects, and moving on to HVAC systems and lighting, and the applications, harvesting, use and storage of renewable energy. The volume focuses on smart and sustainable use of energy, discussing both the technological advancements and the economic, social and environmental impacts. Novel approaches to recycling of waste and materials in the context of residential buildings are also presented. This volume will be of interest to researchers and policy makers working in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable design and city planning.
Author : Tim Dixon
Release : 2014-01-21
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 938/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability by : Tim Dixon
Download or read book Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability written by Tim Dixon. This book was released on 2014-01-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a foreword from Paul King, Chief Executive, UK Green Building Council and Chairman, Zero Carbon Hub As concerns over climate change and resource constraints grow, many cities across the world are trying to achieve a low carbon transition. Although new zero carbon buildings are an important part of the story, in existing cities the transformation of the current building stock and urban infrastructure must inevitably form the main focus for transitioning to a low carbon and sustainable future by 2050. Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability brings together interdisciplinary research contributions from leading international experts to focus on key issues such as systems innovation, financing tools, governance, energy, and water management. The chapters consider not only the knowledge and technical tools available, but looks forward to how they can be implemented in real cities by 2050.
