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Computer modelling for sustainable urban design : physical principles, methods, and applications / edited by Darren Robinson.

Contributor(s): Robinson, Darren, 1970- | International Institute for Environment and DevelopmentMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: London : Earthscan, 2011Description: xviii, 277 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN: 9781844076796 (hbk.) :; 1844076792 (hbk.) :Subject(s): City planning -- Computer simulation | Sustainable design | Architecture and PlanningDDC classification: 307.1'216'0113 Summary: This is the first book to directly address the physics of urban sustainability and how urban sustainability may be modelled and optimised. Starting with an introduction to the importance and key aspects of the topic, it then moves on to a detailed consideration of the urban climate, pedestrian comfort and the metabolism of urban resources.
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Published in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is the first book to directly address the physics of urban sustainability and how urban sustainability may be modelled and optimised. Starting with an introduction to the importance and key aspects of the topic, it then moves on to a detailed consideration of the urban climate, pedestrian comfort and the metabolism of urban resources.

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