Maximizing reader insights into the strategic value of mass retrofits in
the residential property sector through a detailed case study analysis
of the 'Hackbridge project', this book uses this development to broaden
understanding of how planners may perform urban regeneration in
accordance with a centralized plan.
This book demonstrates how urban morphology matters, not only with
respect to either the geometry of design and construction systems, or
occupational behaviours, but with regards to the potential with which
the planning, (re)development, design, construction, use and occupation
of buildings, has to not only lower levels of energy consumption and
rates of carbon emission, but also to reduce global warming associated
with climate change.
Delivering a critique of the state-of-the-art on urban morphology, the
geometry of design typologies, construction systems and occupational
behaviours and armed with the critical insights this offers, this book
offers a context-specific analysis of how institutions can begin to
actively plan for, integrate and sustain the development of energy
efficient-low carbon zones.