Costa Sandra
Costa Sandra - Biophilic Connections And Environmental Encounters In The Urban Age Frameworks And Interdisciplinary Practice In The Built Environment - Paperback
Costa Sandra - Biophilic Connections And Environmental Encounters In The Urban Age Frameworks And Interdisciplinary Practice In The Built Environment - Paperback
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Description: Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age takes a multi - disciplinary approach drawing on the authors wide range of experience to provide a greater understanding of the different dimensions of environmental engagement. It considers the ways that we interact with our environments presenting a comprehensive account of how people negotiate and use the urban landscape. Set within current debates concerning urban futures societal issues sustainable cities health and well - being the book explores our innate need for contact with the natural world through biophilic design thinking to expand our knowledge base and promote a wider understanding of the importance of these interactions on our collective well - being. It responds to questions such as what are the urban qualities that support our well - being? As an urbanised society what are the environmental determinants that promote healthy and satisfying lifestyles? Beginning with an overview of concepts relating to biophilia and environmental engagement it moves through current theory and practice different pathways and their characteristics before presenting real world examples and applications through illustrated case studies in different world situations. With a particular focus on the experience of individuals the book is essential reading for students researchers and practitioners of architecture landscape architecture urban planning design and health sciences interested in the future of our cities and the importance of green spaces.
Title: Biophilic Connections And Environmental Encounters In The Urban Age Frameworks And Interdisciplinary Practice In The Built Environment
Author(s): Costa Sandra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367568740
Pages: 266 Pages, 1 Tables, Black And White; 6 Line Drawings, Black And White; 83 Halftones, Black And Whit
Publication Date: 3/16/2023
Category: Gardens (Descriptions, History Etc)
Description: Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age takes a multi - disciplinary approach drawing on the authors wide range of experience to provide a greater understanding of the different dimensions of environmental engagement. It considers the ways that we interact with our environments presenting a comprehensive account of how people negotiate and use the urban landscape. Set within current debates concerning urban futures societal issues sustainable cities health and well - being the book explores our innate need for contact with the natural world through biophilic design thinking to expand our knowledge base and promote a wider understanding of the importance of these interactions on our collective well - being. It responds to questions such as what are the urban qualities that support our well - being? As an urbanised society what are the environmental determinants that promote healthy and satisfying lifestyles? Beginning with an overview of concepts relating to biophilia and environmental engagement it moves through current theory and practice different pathways and their characteristics before presenting real world examples and applications through illustrated case studies in different world situations. With a particular focus on the experience of individuals the book is essential reading for students researchers and practitioners of architecture landscape architecture urban planning design and health sciences interested in the future of our cities and the importance of green spaces.
Title: Biophilic Connections And Environmental Encounters In The Urban Age Frameworks And Interdisciplinary Practice In The Built Environment
Author(s): Costa Sandra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367568740
Pages: 266 Pages, 1 Tables, Black And White; 6 Line Drawings, Black And White; 83 Halftones, Black And Whit
Publication Date: 3/16/2023
Category: Gardens (Descriptions, History Etc)
