The paradox of the compact city
Steemers, K
The paradox of the compact city - 2000 - Architects' Journal 16(212) 2 November 2000, 42-43(2) .
Examines the environmental issues surrounding the compact city by focusing on the area of building energy. Suggests that while density can improve energy efficiency in terms of shared party walls and heat loss reduction, the disadvantages of less natural light and ventilation are equally apparent. Considers domestic and non-domestic buildings in this context, highlighting the energy consequences of heating and airconditioning. Concludes that in the short term increasing the urban population is unlikely to improve the urban environment and could result in higher pollution levels.
COMPACT CITIES
ENERGY USE
URBAN TASK FORCE
DENSITY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES ELEMENTS-COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
HEATING
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS
NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS
The paradox of the compact city - 2000 - Architects' Journal 16(212) 2 November 2000, 42-43(2) .
Examines the environmental issues surrounding the compact city by focusing on the area of building energy. Suggests that while density can improve energy efficiency in terms of shared party walls and heat loss reduction, the disadvantages of less natural light and ventilation are equally apparent. Considers domestic and non-domestic buildings in this context, highlighting the energy consequences of heating and airconditioning. Concludes that in the short term increasing the urban population is unlikely to improve the urban environment and could result in higher pollution levels.
COMPACT CITIES
ENERGY USE
URBAN TASK FORCE
DENSITY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES ELEMENTS-COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
HEATING
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS
NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS