Sustainability in urban design

Prepared By:

Muhammad Younis Waly Mohammad

Supervised By : MR.Abdulrazaq

Sustainability & Urban Design

INTRODUCTION

In the era of dwindling oil supplies and rising energy costs, the need for low energy lifestyles has never been greater. Urban design principles and practices bring together the ideas and plans to create enjoyable places to live, work and play while greatly reducing energy use.

Covering the issues

‒ Rising costs of energy‒ Aging population‒ Public health‒ Climate change

SUSTAINABILITYCompact, walkable places are the most sustainable form of living. The combination of human scale urbanism, with a mix of uses and services, a range of housing options, extensive train systems, and the ability to walk and bicycle as part of daily life.

SUSTAINABILITY

• All make for sustainable, green living, safe, clean, renewable energy, and true sustainability results.

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTMulti-modal transportation system

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTInterconnected green space

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTSustainable planning & management vision

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTMixed-use Development

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

• Livable communities that protect historic, cultural, and environmental resources. In addition, policymakers, regulators and developers should support sustainable site planning and construction techniques that reduce pollution and create a balance between built and natural systems.

Main Idea Of Understanding Sustainability