Sustainable Urban Architecture: Dense & Green Innovative Building Types for Eco-Friendly City Living

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Publisher: Birkhauser, ISBN: 9783038215790, Author: Thomas Schröpfer, Format: Hardcover, 306 x 235 mm, 304pp

The integration of nature in architecture is a key concern of sustainability. Dense + Green explores new architectural typologies that emerge from the integration of green components such as sky terraces, vertical parks and green facades, in high-density buildings. In-depth case studies on the most relevant building types are complemented by expert essays that demonstrate the current paradigm shift in the sustainable urban environment.