Global populations have grown rapidly in recent decades; leading to ever increasing demands for shelter; resources; energy and utilities. Coupled with the worldwide need to achieve lower impact buildings and conservation of resources; the need to achieve sustainability in urban environments has never been more acute. This book critically reviews the fundamental issues and applied science; engineering and technology that will enable all cities to achieve a greater level of metropolitan sustainability; and assist nations in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations.Part one introduces key issues related to metropolitan sustainability; including the use of both urban metabolism and benefit cost analysis. Part two focuses on urban land use and the environmental impact of the built environment. The urban heat island effect; redevelopment of brownfield sites and urban agriculture are discussed in depth; before part three goes on to explore urban air pollution and emissions control. Urban water resources; reuse and management are explored in part four; followed by a study of urban energy supply and management in part five. Solar; wind and bioenergy; the role of waste-to-energy systems in the urban infrastructure; and smart energy for cities are investigated. Finally; part six considers sustainable urban development; transport and planning.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors; Metropolitan sustainability is an essential resource for low-impact building engineers; sustainability consultants and architects; town and city planners; local/municipal authorities; and national and non-governmental bodies; and provides a thorough overview for academics of all levels in this field.Critically reviews the fundamental issues and applied science; engineering and technology that will enable all cities to achieve a greater level of metropolitan sustainabilityWill assist nations in meeting the needs of their growing urban populationsChapters discuss urban land use; the environmental impact of the build environment; the urban heat island effect; urban air pollution and emissions control; among other topics
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you love QT then this book is must haveBy FuzzIf you love QT then this book is must have. Even if you think you know it all already; you will learn more here.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you like Tarantino movies or just curious about the ins and ...By Mark R. KondakIm a fan of all Dale Sherman books; he is very thorough and leaves you feeling that you have complete knowledge of who he is writing about. If you like Tarantino movies or just curious about the ins and out of the films; read this book...you wont be disappointed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Educational and fun entertainment knowledgeBy meghan varnerA plethora of facts; tidbits and trivia information for the movie buff; Quentin T fan or just entertainment movie historian. It was amazing the detail and depth of information that this author and book provided. I also enjoyed and appreciated where the author discussed some information that is seen as in conflict depending on the source. It was an eye opening and educational foray into the world of entertainment behind the scenes that I had never thought about or read before.Prior to this book I had only watched a few Quentin Tarantino movies (Kill Bill Vol. 1 2; Reservoir Dogs; From Dusk till Dawn and Natural Born Killers) and in full honesty never gave a whit of a thought to how it was produced; paid for; etc. I had wondered how sometimes it was supported when the movie was very graphic or violent; but there are movies for every entertainment sector (hello 50 shades) so why not? Ironically the ones I had watched are violent ones and in my household met with mixed reviews..to yes that is amazing to why are we watching it I dont get it. After reading the information; who played and was potentially going to play roles in the movies; how they stayed true or deviated from the script; etc. I am more interested in watching some more of the Quentin Tarantino movies. I feel I will definitely have more set opinions on the endings after reading how some directors/producers changed the endings or scenes in the script.Now; this is not a quick read or an easy read. This is an educational read with a fun flare in my opinion. I could not read it straight through; nor should one try because I feel I would have lost some of the history or true fun trivia with each movie if I had tried. If you enjoy movie trivia; knowing how something was created; the behind the scenes moments and other entertainment knowledge or are just an ardent QT fan I would recommend this book to have and to also pull out when watching a QT movie! It has been great throwing out some FAQ about movies as I have watched them with friends recently...everyone was like what;...how did you know that!What do you think of books like this? What books have you found that really help you enjoy a movie or actor/producer/director/writer more?full review at www.meghanvarner.blogspot.com
