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035			_a(Sirsi) u109357
100			_aSteemers, K
245		4	_aThe paradox of the compact city
260			_c2000
490			_aArchitects' Journal _v16(212) 2 November 2000, 42-43(2)
520			_aExamines 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aCOMPACT CITIES
650			_aENERGY USE
650			_aURBAN TASK FORCE
650			_aDENSITY
650			_aENERGY EFFICIENCY
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES ELEMENTS-COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
650			_aHEATING
650			_aURBAN ENVIRONMENT
650			_aDOMESTIC BUILDINGS
650			_aNON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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999			_c65276 _d65276