Urban Design: Green Dimensions, Second Edition

"In Green Dimensions, Cliff Moughtin relates sustainable development and green design to the realm of urban design and development. Examining regional and local frameworks for design and planning, this book shows how sustainable urban design can be implemented on every scale. Working from a strong theoretical base, the author uses case studies and discusses policy developments, in order to challenge the conventional wisdom on sustainable design. The book provides a rounded discussion of the application and suitability of current practice, and predicts future design needs. Updating the reader on topics such as energy efficiency, sustainable city forms and the culture of new urbanism, this completely revised and restructured second edition also includes brand new chapters on the Urban Park and Bio-diversity.-Sets sustainable urban design in a regional and political context, providing real life attainable guidance.-Provides inspiration for planners worldwide through international examples and case studies.-Includes latest hot topics in sustainability to give your designs the cutting edge."--Publisher's description "Working from a strong theoretical base, the author uses case studies and discusses policy developments in order to challenge the conventional wisdom on sustainable design. The book provides a rounded discussion of the application and suitability of current practice and predicts future design needs." "Updating the reader on topics such as energy efficiency, sustainable city forms and the culture of new urbanism, this completely revised and restructured edition also includes new chapters on the Urban Park and Bio-diversity."--Jacket URBAN DESIGN: GREEN DIMENSIONS 2 CONTENTS 6 PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION 8 PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 12 THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 14 ENERGY, BUILDINGS AND POLLUTION 36 ENERGY, TRANSPORT AND POLLUTION 58 THE REGION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 72 THE URBAN PARK 90 CITY METAPHOR 106 CITY FORM 132 THE CITY QUARTER 172 THE URBAN STREET BLOCK 206 CONCLUSION 230 BIBLIOGRAPHY 242 FIGURE SOURCES 250 INDEX 254 The title of this chapter presents a dilemma.