{"title":"Nico Larco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNico Larco\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intersection of urban planning and sustainability with a thoughtful, design-focused perspective. His works invite readers to consider how innovative architectural strategies can shape more resilient and environmentally conscious cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Larco's books offer insightful analysis and practical guidance for those interested in sustainable urban environments, blending theory with real-world applications to inspire change in the built landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sustainable-urban-design-handbook-by-nico-larco-9781138945692","title":"The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sustainable Urban Design Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e gathers the best sustainability practices and latest research from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, development, ecology, and environmental engineering. It presents them in a graphically rich and accessible format that can help guide urban design decisions in cities of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a comprehensive framework organising more than 50 elements of sustainable urban design under five main topics: Energy Use \u0026amp; Greenhouse Gas, Water, Ecology \u0026amp; Habitat, Energy Use \u0026amp; Production, and Equity \u0026amp; Health. These elements are discussed relative to four project scales: Region \u0026amp; City, District \u0026amp; Neighborhood, Block \u0026amp; Street, and Project \u0026amp; Parcel. Each element chapter includes a summary of importance and background, compares typical practices and recommended approaches, explains connections to other elements, and concludes with urban design guidelines that can directly inform projects and decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to use and reference, \u003cem\u003eThe Sustainable Urban Design Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e provides both an in-depth introduction to topics across sustainable urban design and serves as an ongoing reference for anyone involved in the creation of sustainable urban environments. This resource will be valuable to design and planning professionals, community members, students, and elected officials in guiding decisions about our sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415619944684,"sku":"9781138945692","price":98.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71_mmrnyGmL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774218719"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nico-larco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}