Introduction to Urban Housing Design: At Home in the City

Towers, Graham

ISBN 10: 0750659025 / ISBN 13: 9780750659024

Published by Architectural Press, 2005

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314pp.Illustrated Ex. University library with usual stamps. Contents vg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Urban Housing Design: At Home in the City
• Publisher: Architectural Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750659025
• ISBN 13: 9780750659024
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

This clear and concise guide is the ideal introduction to contemporary housing design for students and professionals of architecture, urban design and planning. With the increasing commitment to sustainable design and with an ever-increasing demand for houses in urban areas, housing design has taken on a new and crucial role in urban planning. This guide introduces the reader to the key aspects of housing design, and outlines the discussion about form and planning of urban housing. Using chapter summaries and with many illustrations, it presents contemporary concerns such as energy efficient design and high density development in a clear and accessible way. It looks at practical design solutions to real urban problems and includes advice on reclamation and re-use of buildings. The guidance it presents is universally relevant. Part two of the book features current case studies that illustrate the best in high density, sustainable housing design providing the reader with design information, and design inspiration, for their own projects.

About the Author

Graham Towers