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Planning of new settlements and climate
AbstractThe impact of climate on the physical layout of new towns, and the planting of trees to overcome wind-effects, are demonstrated using two new, large-scale settlements near Amsterdam as examples: the “Bijlmermeer”, an urban expansion south-east of Amsterdam, and Almere, a new town east of Amsterdam.Bijlmermeer, developed during the sixties, will demonstrate how fast growing trees and shrubs can counteract the effect of the stone and concrete jungle of high-rise apartment blocks.Almere, intended to accomodate 250 000 people, and situated in the new Flevoland polder on the bed of the former Zuyder Zee, is being built on completely bare, cleared, flat land. Experiments have included tree planting before planning, and building dwellings in a closed, court-like pattern, to break the strong winds, and to create acceptable living conditions.New settlements around Amsterdam require a solution to problems posed by physical and climatic conditions. These towns are developed on virgin land in the polders, i.e., completely open, unprotected, reclaimed land where windy, stormy weather is the norm. The importance of energy-saving measures in planning new towns is emphasized and practical examples of this approach are given.
Planning of new settlements and climate
AbstractThe impact of climate on the physical layout of new towns, and the planting of trees to overcome wind-effects, are demonstrated using two new, large-scale settlements near Amsterdam as examples: the “Bijlmermeer”, an urban expansion south-east of Amsterdam, and Almere, a new town east of Amsterdam.Bijlmermeer, developed during the sixties, will demonstrate how fast growing trees and shrubs can counteract the effect of the stone and concrete jungle of high-rise apartment blocks.Almere, intended to accomodate 250 000 people, and situated in the new Flevoland polder on the bed of the former Zuyder Zee, is being built on completely bare, cleared, flat land. Experiments have included tree planting before planning, and building dwellings in a closed, court-like pattern, to break the strong winds, and to create acceptable living conditions.New settlements around Amsterdam require a solution to problems posed by physical and climatic conditions. These towns are developed on virgin land in the polders, i.e., completely open, unprotected, reclaimed land where windy, stormy weather is the norm. The importance of energy-saving measures in planning new towns is emphasized and practical examples of this approach are given.
Planning of new settlements and climate
Laumanns, Hans (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 4 ; 77-83
1982-01-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English