Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning (2011) (Cities And The Global Politics Of The Environment Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- Tim Beatley has long been a leader in advocating for the "greening" of cities. But too often, he notes, urban greening efforts focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy production, and energy efficient building systems. While these are important aspects of reimagining urban living, they are not enough, says Beatley. We must remember that human beings have an innate need to connect with the natural world- (the biophilia hypothesis). And any vision of a sustainable urban future must place its focus squarely on nature, on the presence, conservation, and celebration of the actual green features and natural life forms. A biophilic city is more than simply a biodiverse city, says Beatley. It is a place that learns from nature and emulates natural systems, incorporates natural forms and images into its buildings and cityscapes, and designs and plans in conjunction with nature. A biophilic city cherishes the natural features that already exist but also works to restore and repair what has been lost or degraded. In Biophilic Cities Beatley not only outlines the essential elements of a biophilic city, but provides examples and stories about cities that have successfully integrated biophilic elements--from the building to the regional level--around the world.
- Copyright:
- 2011
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- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 208 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781597269865
- Publisher:
- Island Press/Center for Resource Economics, Washington, DC
- Date of Addition:
- 02/03/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Timothy Beatley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government
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