A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Biodiversity, the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, natural system, or a place, ensures the functioning of ecosystems and establishes multilayered benefits to human health and wellbeing (Collins et al., Land Use Policy 64:114–123, 2017). However, development that is prioritized over the environment threatens biodiversity. This chapter explores urban design concepts that enable successful conservation and creation of natural areas to enhance biodiversity. To do so, the chapter first explores the importance of diverse flora and fauna to an urban environment. It proceeds to examine the fundamental principles of planning for biodiversity and presents urban design solutions to retool cities.
Biodiversity, the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, natural system, or a place, ensures the functioning of ecosystems and establishes multilayered benefits to human health and wellbeing (Collins et al., Land Use Policy 64:114–123, 2017). However, development that is prioritized over the environment threatens biodiversity. This chapter explores urban design concepts that enable successful conservation and creation of natural areas to enhance biodiversity. To do so, the chapter first explores the importance of diverse flora and fauna to an urban environment. It proceeds to examine the fundamental principles of planning for biodiversity and presents urban design solutions to retool cities.
Urban Design for Biodiversity
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 26 ; 245-255
2020-12-11
11 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Diverse flora and fauna , Urban environment , Biodiversity , Endangering species , Biotic homogenization , Range of species , Genetic variation , Ecosystem qualities , Biological interactions , Ecosystem cycles , Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) , Urban heat island effect , Green roofs Energy , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Building Construction and Design , Sustainable Development , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Engineering
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