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"Desert Cities" explores how to create thriving, sustainable urban centers in arid environments. It examines the crucial interplay between urban development, environmental sustainability, and human innovation.
The book highlights adaptive architecture designed to minimize heat and maximize natural ventilation, alongside strategies for sustainable resource management like water conservation and renewable energy use. Did you know ancient desert civilizations used ingenious irrigation systems? And that today's cities blend traditional knowledge with modern tech?
The book emphasizes a holistic approach integrating architectural design, resource management, and climate change adaptation. It progresses from foundational concepts in desert climatology and the history of desert urbanization to case studies of contemporary desert cities. These cities are analyzed through earth sciences, geography, and architectural principles.
By understanding the unique challenges of arid landscapes and leveraging both time-tested wisdom and technological innovation, the book argues, it is possible to build urban centers that are both environmentally sound and economically vibrant.
© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788233997564
Oversættere: AI
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E-bog: 21. februar 2025
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