Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 852 g
Integrating Human and Natural Systems
Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 852 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-84353-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Key topics of the book include:
- The benefits of green infrastructure as a conservation and planning tool
- Requirements of ecosystem health
- Green infrastructure ecosystem services that contribute to human physical and psychological health
- Planning processes leading to robust green infrastructure networks
- Design of green infrastructure elements for multiple uses.
The concept of ecosystem services is extensively developed in this book, including biological treatment of stormwater and wastewater, opportunities for recreation, urban agriculture and emersion in a naturalistic setting. It defines planning and design processes as well as the political and economic facets of envisioning, funding and implementing green infrastructure networks.
The book differs from others on the market by presenting the technical issues, requirements and performance of green infrastructure elements, along with the more traditional recreation and wildlife needs associated with greenway planning, providing information derived from environmental engineering to guide planners and landscape architects.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction 2. Physical and Psychological Health 3. Ecosystem Functions and Health 4. Ecosystem Services 5. Planning and Design Processes 6. Habitat and Ecological Corridors 7. Green Infrastructure Network 8. Stormwater Management and Treatment Services 9. Green Roofs 10. Integrating Community Agriculture into Green Infrastructure 11. Wastewater Treatment Wetlands 12. Stockholm – Green Infrastructure Case Study 13. Green Infrastructure in Context