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"Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in bui...
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Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier,
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| Publisher Address: | Oxford, United Kingdom : |
| Publication Dates: | [2018] |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128121504 |
| Summary: |
"Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity. Provides an overview of the different strategies available to integrate nature in the built environmentPresents the current state of technology concerning systems and methodologies on how to incorporate nature in buildings and citiesFeatures the latest research results on operation and ecosystem servicesCovers both established and new designs, including those still in the experimental stage"-- |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xxii, 368 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780128123249 0128123249 |
| Index Number: | HT241 |
| CLC: | C912.81 |
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Front Cover; Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction; References; I. Nature Based Strategies for Urban Environment; 1.1 Introduction to Urban Sustainability Issues: Urban Ecosystem; Introduction: The Urban Ecosystem; Mental Health and Stress; Climate Change; Urban/City Climate; Water Management; Energy Management; Air Pollution; Conclusion; References; 1.2 Ecosystem Services in Urban Environments; Introduction; Provisioning Services; Regulating Services; Cultural Services; Supporting Services. The Value of Ecosystem ServicesConclusion; References; 1.3 Incentives for Nature-Based Strategies; Introduction; Definitions; Incentives; Incentive Zoning; Incentive Schemes by Category; Tree Planting; Surface Water Management; Introduction; Germany; United States; United Kingdom; Green Roofs; Netherlands; Germany; France; United States; Canada; Singapore; Japan; Planting for Pollution Abatement; Preferential Home Loans; Conclusion; References; Further Reading; II. Nature Based Strategies and Technologies; 2.1 Vertical Greening Systems: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates; Introduction. Extensive Systems a#x80;#x94;Green FacadesIntensive Systems a#x80;#x94;Living Wall Systems; Plant Species; Conclusion; References; 2.2 Vertical Greening Systems: Irrigation and Maintenance; Introduction; Irrigation Systems; Drainage and Water Recirculation Systems; Efficient Water Management; Maintenance Operations; Fertilization; Living Wall Pruning; Pest and Disease Management; Weed Control; Conclusion; References; 2.3 Green Roofs Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates; Introduction; Classification; Vegetation Layer; Substrate Layer; Filter Layer; Drainage Layer; Bottom Layers; Conclusion. AcknowledgmentsReferences; 2.4 Green Roofs: Irrigation and Maintenance; Introduction; Irrigation Equipment; Safety and Alarm Systems in Green Roof Irrigation Installations; Surface Irrigation Systems; Sprinkler Irrigation; Drip Irrigation; Subsurface Irrigation Systems; Subsurface Drip Irrigation; Subirrigation From Drainage Troughs; Irrigation Using a Perched Water Table; Wicking Ropes and Mats; Irrigation of Pitched Green Roofs; Irrigation of Reinforced Pitched Green Roofs; Irrigation of Modular Green Roof Systems; Plant Water Demands; Irrigation Quantity; Irrigation Frequency. Green Roof Irrigation AutomationsGreen Roof Irrigation Maintenance; Green Roof Maintenance; Conclusion; References; 2.5 Green Streets: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates, Irrigation, and Maintenance; Introduction; Street Trees; Domestic Gardens; Rain Gardens and Bioswales; Conclusion; References; Further Reading; III. Nature Based Strategies: Benefits and Challenges; 3.1 Vertical Greening Systems to Enhance the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Outdoor Comfort; Introduction; Main Influencing Aspects; Differences Between Construction Systems; The Climate Influence. |