Planning and Design Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development

Wen Jiang, Adrian Pitts, Yun Gao

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Abstract

In order to create high impact low-carbon architecture it is necessary to address issues at the urban scale. This paper reviews methods adopted in the UK, Hong Kong and America and develops a series of themes that should be incorporated in modern city development strategies to produce green and sustainable outcomes. These are concerned with: planning policies and building regulations; neighborhood and site planning; and building design. Underlying themes which must be incorporated are connected to: building façade, systems design and operation; energy demand and supply; transportation systems; water supply and use; and wastes/pollution issues. To achieve success a number of support mechanisms are needed including strategic and infrastructure development, implementation of assessment frameworks, and the distribution of information and knowledge to stakeholders. The themes are compared to recent developments in the city of Kunming and proposals for future applications are explored.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Buildings and Structures
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures (Suzhou, P.R. China, 29 October - 1 November 2015)
EditorsStephen P. Wilkinson, Jun Xia, Bing Chen
PublisherCRC Press
Pages239-246
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781315647135, 9780429225697
ISBN (Print)9781138028982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2015
EventThe 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures & the 2nd Low Carbon Construction Industrialization Forum - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
Duration: 29 Oct 20151 Nov 2015

Conference

ConferenceThe 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures & the 2nd Low Carbon Construction Industrialization Forum
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period29/10/151/11/15

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