Northern Cityscape: Linking Design to ClimateManual of urban planning and design for high latitude settlements. Chapter topics are: a theoretical basis for settlement form; winter cities and climatic severity; perceptions of winter; climate and environment; towards an urban design focus; urban design - the northern dimension; innovations in northern urban design; Canadian urban developments; climate-protected streets and pedestrian spaces; sun, wind, and snow control; principles for climate-responsive urban design; achieving a sustainable future; winter living - options and strategies; and conclusions. |
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A Theoretical Basis for Settlement Form | 1 |
Approaches to Coping with Cold | 7 |
Winter Cities and Climate Severity | 13 |
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