Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design

lt;b>Avi Friedman is Professor of Architecture at McGill University, where he co-founded the Affordable Homes Program, and a Visiting Professor at Lancaster University in the U.K. Friedman is known for his housing and planning innovation and in particular for the Grow Home and Next Home designs. He's the author of 23 books, numerous articles and a columnist for several media outlets. He is the principal of Avi Friedman Consultants Inc. and the recipient of numerous awards including the Manning Innovation Award, Lifetime Achievement Award from Sustainable Buildings Canada and the World Habitat Award. Dr. Friedman received his Doctorate from the University of Montréal in 1988.

Integrating Nature.- Moving Around.- Mixing Amenities And Residences.- Green Open Spaces.- High-Density Neighbourhoods.- Weaving Old And New.- Edible Landscapes.- Urban Design For Well- Being.- Urban Design For Renewal.- Wealth Generation By Design.