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This book takes a deep dive into the design and planning, and unique challenges of settlements in the European Arctic, including the importance of urban design, micro-climate, cultural heritage and movement & transport. The book is intended for students and practitioners of urban design and planning in the European Arctic and beyond.
Sommario
1. The European Arctic living environment 2. Climate and weather of the Arctic 3. Sustainability and climate adaptation in the Arctic 4. Arctic regional perspectives 5. Planning in the Arctic 6. Urban morphology in the Arctic 7. Urban movement and human well-being 8. Arctic urban heritage 9. Urban design for the Arctic 10. Urban attractiveness 11. Integrating white in green-blue planning 12. Planning and urban design in the Arctic
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David Chapman is Associate Professor in City and Regional Planning at the University of Stavanger, Norway and Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. He is an architect and town planner.
Kristina L. Nilsson is Professor Emerita of Architecture at Luleå University of Technology, is a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and is Swedish representative in the Nordic Planning Research Network PLANNORD.
Jennie Sjöholm is Senior Lecturer in Conservation at University of Gothenburg and Senior Lecturer in History at Luleå University of Technology.
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This book takes a deep dive into the design and planning, and unique challenges of settlements in the European Arctic, including the importance of urban design, micro-climate, cultural heritage and movement & transport. The book is intended for students and practitioners of urban design and planning in the European Arctic and beyond.
