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Urban ecology (Biology) --- Amphibians

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Ideal for city residents, developers, designers, and officials looking for ways to bring urban environments into harmony with the natural world and make cities more sustainable, this book offers a wealth of information and examples that will answer fundamental scientific questions, guide green initiatives, and inform environmental policies.

Urban ecology (Biology) --- Human ecology.

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This book discusses a crucial paradigm shift in urban planning and architectural design, addressing the urgent need for sustainability and adaptation in the face of rapidly changing climate and urban landscapes. Ideal for urban planners, architects, researchers, and policymakers, this book weaves together cutting-edge research and innovative applications from the 7th edition of the international conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development organized by IEREK in collaboration with the Architecture Department at the University of Florence, Italy. Through a collection of double-blind peer-reviewed papers, it offers a cohesive narrative emphasizing the vital role of spatial design at all scales. Readers will explore diverse case studies, from bustling megacities to forgotten villages, showcasing the local impacts of global challenges and the efforts to prevent, neutralize or mitigate them. With an insightful blend of qualitative and quantitative methods, the book uncovers the multi-functionality of blue-green infrastructure, the potentials of urban voids, and the urgent need for ecological transition. Unveiling the gap between current governance instruments and pressing challenges, this book serves as a compass for crafting inclusive, livable, and environmentally conscious cities and communities.

Sustainability. --- Urban policy. --- Urban ecology (Biology). --- Urban Policy. --- Urban Ecology. --- Sustainable urban development. --- Urban ecology (Biology)

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This book discusses the dynamic interplay of creativity and sustainability in the realm of design, offering a captivating exploration of innovative practices and their environmental impact. From biomimetic inspirations to biophilic designs, it unveils a spectrum of ideas in sustainable architecture. It further dives into inclusive and creative designs, social sustainability for the elderly amid the pandemic. This book casts a spotlight on the intricate synergy between preserving cultural heritage and fostering creative industries. It explores the profound significance of architectural lighting, the innovative reinterpretation of traditional motifs, and the enduring allure of heritage design within its chapters, creating an engaging and thought-provoking journey. Moreover, it ventures into the Integration of Creative Design in Urban Planning, presenting a futuristic outlook that seamlessly blends technology, sustainability, and human-centric solutions. Designed for a wide audience, including professionals, educators, and students, this book is a compelling resource for those passionate about the intersection of creativity and sustainability. It offers thought-provoking ideas, informative case studies, and a glimpse into the future of design that transcends boundaries.

Sustainability. --- Cultural property. --- Urban ecology (Biology). --- Cultural Heritage. --- Urban Ecology.

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This book analyses international Green Infrastructure (GI) planning and design strategies. The GI strategy is widely recognized for its multifunctionality (as a tool for ecological, economic and social enhancement) and multiscalarity. Starting from this assumption, the book intends to implement the concept of GI and blue networks in planning strategies and their linked urban projects. New urban and regional paradigms of the latest years, such as urban sprawl, ecosystem services, biodiversity, urban resilience, climate change and health emergencies, have made it necessary to rethink cities and territories and their related plans and projects. To satisfy these paradigms, worldwide plans and projects have started to focus both on short-term and long-term processes and strategies which integrate environmental, landscape and ecological elements. Chapters 1 and 6 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Sustainable architecture. --- Design. --- Urban ecology (Biology). --- Landscape ecology. --- Sustainability. --- Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. --- Urban Ecology. --- Landscape Ecology. --- Urban ecology (Biology)