... that is strongly recommended to run always energy simulation of building considering their surrounding environment. The conclusions show the principles to integrate the building regulations to achieve nearly zero-energy districts that significantly can improve life quality in the urban environment. Originality...

... phytogeographical regions, namely: Green issues Urban environment Demographics Turkey Ecology Environmental impact © MCB UP Limited 2002 Figure 1. Demographic developments in the Mediterranean states of Turkey Figure 2. Land use classification in the Mediterranean...

.... © MCB UP Limited 2002 Pollution Urban environment Health Modeling Economics Ozone (O_{3), is a trace gas distributed between the stratosphere (90 per cent) where it forms a protective layer that filters and absorbs ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun and the troposphere}...

... sustainability is enhanced. This work provides the basis for a large‐scale three‐year study which commenced in March 2002, which examines the sustainability and future development patterns of settlements in Ireland. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Sustainable development Urban environment Ireland...

... codes. In the other, modifications to avoid shadows on the open space during the cold period of the year are included. Resulting environments are evaluated and compared taking into account urban and economic implications of the decisions involved. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Land reform Urban...

... alternative water management approaches to ensure environmentally sound urban and peri‐urban water‐related relationships. The important role agriculture can play in this relationship is highlighted. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Water industry Recycling Waste Urban environment Resource management...

... strategy Higher education Training United Nations Urban environment Is there a place for a new curriculum in urban environmental management?On which inputs should it be built? Where should urban environmental management be inside higher education institutions? It comes closer...

... Environment", Berlin, 1990. Nilles, J., et al., The Telecommunications-Transportation Trade­ off, Wiley, New York, 1976. OECD, Project Group on Policies to Improve the Urban Environment, "Urban Environmental Policies for the 1990s", Draft Final Report, OECD, Paris, 1990. Simonis, U.E., Beyond Growth. Elements...

... water shortages throughout the world,one of the options being nuclear desalination. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Canada Environment Health Urban environment HIGHLIGHTS 3 T hree areas of present concern are highlighted. Highlights I. Canadian Green Plan for a Healthy Environment II. Radon Risks...