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An Introduction to Urban Housing Design: At Home in the City/ (Record no. 6351)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780750659024
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Title An Introduction to Urban Housing Design: At Home in the City/
Statement of responsibility, etc. Graham Towers
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Architectural Press; Routledge, Taylor & Francis;
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2005
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 316p;
Dimensions 25x19cm
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. This clear and concise guide is the ideal introduction to contemporary housing design for students and professionals of architecture, urban design and planning. With the increasing commitment to sustainable design and with an ever-increasing demand for houses in urban areas, housing design has taken on a new and crucial role in urban planning. This guide introduces the reader to the key aspects of housing design, and outlines the discussion about form and planning of urban housing. Using chapter summaries and with many illustrations, it presents contemporary concerns such as energy efficient design and high density development in a clear and accessible way. It looks at practical design solutions to real urban problems and includes advice on reclamation and re-use of buildings. The guidance it presents is universally relevant. Part two of the book features current case studies that illustrate the best in high density, sustainable housing design providing the reader with design information, and design inspiration, for their own projects.
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Language note English
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Architecture- Residential
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Urban housing
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        Architecture SAF Reference Library SAF Reference Library 11/15/2022   NA7100-7884 205.234 6351 12/11/2025 12/11/2025 Book

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