A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The density of a place will have a significant impact on its sustainability. It will determine its carbon and the ecological footprint, among others. Very low density will not justify financial investment in public transit, local commerce, and amenities. On the other hand, higher density is known to save energy since less people drive, choosing to walk instead, contributing to their health. Density will also affect urban design; sparsely populated places with low-rise buildings will have a different appearance than their city’s counterpart. This chapter sets indexes for a sustainable density and describes its ramifications for urban design.
The density of a place will have a significant impact on its sustainability. It will determine its carbon and the ecological footprint, among others. Very low density will not justify financial investment in public transit, local commerce, and amenities. On the other hand, higher density is known to save energy since less people drive, choosing to walk instead, contributing to their health. Density will also affect urban design; sparsely populated places with low-rise buildings will have a different appearance than their city’s counterpart. This chapter sets indexes for a sustainable density and describes its ramifications for urban design.
Choosing a Suitable Density
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 5 ; 49-56
2020-12-11
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Public transit , Local commerce , Sustainable density , Residential density , Net density , Gross density , Floor area ratio , Pedestrian network , Open spaces , High density , Mixed densities Energy , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Building Construction and Design , Sustainable Development , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Engineering
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