Towards Sustainable Cities In Asia And The Middle East: Proceedings Of The 1st Geomeast International Congress And Exhibition, Egypt 2017 On Sustainable Civil Infrastructures
by John Calautit /
2017 / English / PDF
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This volume presents innovative work on innovative methods, tools
and practices aimed at supporting the transition of Asian and
Middle Eastern cities and regions towards a more smart and
sustainable dimension. The role of the built and urban environment
are becoming more pronounced in Asia and Middle East as the regions
continues to experience rapid increase in population and
urbanisation, which have only led to an increase in environmental
degradation but also rise in energy consumption and emissions.
Individual chapters covers timely topics such as sustainable
infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, water and methods
supporting an innovative and sustainable development of urban
areas. Real-world examples are presented to highlight recent
developments and advancements in design, construction and
transportation infrastructures. This volume is part of the
proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and
Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.
This volume presents innovative work on innovative methods, tools
and practices aimed at supporting the transition of Asian and
Middle Eastern cities and regions towards a more smart and
sustainable dimension. The role of the built and urban environment
are becoming more pronounced in Asia and Middle East as the regions
continues to experience rapid increase in population and
urbanisation, which have only led to an increase in environmental
degradation but also rise in energy consumption and emissions.
Individual chapters covers timely topics such as sustainable
infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, water and methods
supporting an innovative and sustainable development of urban
areas. Real-world examples are presented to highlight recent
developments and advancements in design, construction and
transportation infrastructures. This volume is part of the
proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and
Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.