num_pages: 256
description: The city is an always changing human experiment. But in the last half century it has changed more than ever before - with little sign of slowing down. As this phenomenon takes place an increasing number of architects innovators and policy-makers are rethinking the city to make the most of space and resources. This book chronicles the design of urban futures. From apps designed to curb food waste to inventive fresh water infrastructure Designing Urban Futures explores the many initiatives and experiments all with the shared goal of making the cities of tomorrow a happier healthier and more inclusive place to be. What to expect: - A progressive global view of the future of cities by one of Europe's leading research and design labs - Expert profiles and an introduction to the doers and thinkers at the forefront of urbanism - First-hand insight from essays written by urbanist thought leaders - A multi-disciplinary approach that takes ideas from architecture technology infrastructure and sustainability
language: English
title: The Ideal City: Exploring Urban Futures
publisher: gestalten