Space Fighter

An exploration of the Evolutionary City by simulating the challenges of urban growth, decline, and vitality.

New Geographies of the American WestLand Use and the Changing Patterns of Place

Reconciling explosive growth with often majestic landscape defines New Geographies of the American West. Geographer William Travis examines contemporary land use changes and development patterns from the Mississippi to the Pacific, and assesses the ecological and social outcomes of Western development. Unlike previous "boom" periods dependent on oil or gold, the modern population explosion in t…

DÉCHETS MÉNAGERS : CONTRIBUTION À L'ÉTUDE D'UN PROBLÈME DE SOCIÉTÉ

Avec la loi du 13 juillet 1992 relative à l'élimination des déchets qui complète et renforce le dispositif mis en place par les lois du 15 juillet 1975 et du 19 juillet 1976, la France s'est donné un délai de 10 ans pour moderniser la gestion de ses déchets ménagers. Pour tendre vers ces objectifs, la loi a prévu l'établissement au niveau départemental ou interdépartemental de plans…

Geometric TaxonomyCarlos Ferrater, OAB

Geometric Taxonomy gets closer to the geometries of Carlos Ferrater and OAB that are present in timeless architecture, those that are explicit in the great treatises, those that dazzled us with "the correct and magnificent wise play of forms under the light", the elemental forms that inspired modernity a hundred years ago.

Restoring Streams in CitiesA Guide for Planners, Policymakers, and Citizens

Restoring Streams in Cities equips readers with the tools to transform degraded urban waterways into vibrant ecological and community assets—without relying on costly, destructive infrastructure. Whether you're a planner, engineer, advocate, or homeowner, this book rewards you with a smarter, more sustainable way to address flooding, erosion, and stream degradation. Instead of outdated metho…

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Parques UrbanosUso e percepção de áreas verdes no Rio de Janeiro

A existência de áreas verdes nas cidades, sobretudo na forma de parques urbanos, é destacada como um fator determinante para a qualidade de vida local pois, além de oferecer um espaço para o convívio e o lazer da população, estas áreas proporcionam um embelezamento da paisagem e uma série de serviços ambientais que contribuem para a melhoria do clima local. A fim de identificar as ca…

People Habitat25 Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities

With over 80 percent of Americans now living in cities and suburbs, getting our communities right has never been more important, more complicated, or more fascinating. Longtime sustainability leader Kaid Benfield shares 25 enlightening and entertaining essays about the wondrous ecology of human settlement, and how to make it better for both people and the planet. People Habitat explores topics…

LA MAISON EN SES TERRITOIRESDe la villa à la ville diffuse

Ce livre parle de la maison isolée, et des territoires directement associés à la vie de ses habitants. Construite de plus en plus loin des parties denses de la ville, la " villa " participe à l'étalement urbain, transforme les espaces ruraux en " campagnes urbaines " et contribue à l'augmentation des déplacement dans les agglomérations. Mais cette maison dépend de la ville plus qu'en a…

No caminho, no compasso

Este Guia de viagens para amantes da arquitetura é uma coletânea de textos originalmente publicados no blog 'Le6ème'. O do blog faz referência ao endereço em Paris, onde a autora morou em 2011. Os textos aqui selecionados desejam promover uma reflexão sobre a arquitetura a partir de sua vivência. Experiência que vai além dos desenhos, das maquetes e das fotografias. No caminho, no comp…