Sheila boudreau (16 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. A hopeful and accessible introduction to green cities and sustainable urban planning All around the world, cities are turning to green infrastructure as a way to address the causes and effects of climate change, and make cities healthier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable places to live. In four engaging chapters, readers will learn about why people live in urban centers, what a "green city" is, examples of green architecture from cities around the world, and which roles readers can play in greening their cities now and in the future. With quotes from real climate activists and thinkers included throughout, this is an accessible nonfiction introduction to how builders are making our cities more livable and sustainable by looking to nature for inspiration. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A hopeful and accessible introduction to green cities and sustainable urban planning All around the world, cities are turning to green infrastructure as a way to address the causes and effects of climate change, and make cities healthier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable places to live. In four engaging chapters, readers will learn about why people live in urban centers, what a "green city" is, examples of green architecture from cities around the world, and which roles readers can play in greening their cities now and in the future. With quotes from real climate activists and thinkers included throughout, this is an accessible nonfiction introduction to how builders are making our cities more livable and sustainable by looking to nature for inspiration. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).…

Condición: New. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Hardback or Cased Book. Condición: New. Green Cities: How Green Infrastructure Helps Urban Centers Thrive. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador). Book.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A hopeful and accessible introduction to green cities and sustainable urban planning. All around the world, cities are turning to green infrastructure as a way to address the causes and effects of climate change, and make cities healthier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable places to live. In four engaging chapters, readers will learn about why people live in urban centers, what a green city is, examples of green architecture from cities around the world, and which roles readers can play in greening their cities now and in the future. With quotes from real climate activists and thinkers included throughout, this is an accessible nonfiction introduction to how builders are making our cities more livable and sustainable by looking to nature for inspiration. AGES: 10 to 14 AUTHOR: Sheila Boudreau is a landscape architect and urban and regional planner with over three decades of experience, and is the Founding Principal of SpruceLab Inc. She has taught about the planning and design of green infrastructure for various universities. This is her first book for children. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Katy Dockrill finds inspiration for her art in her family, friends, and the city-within-a-city neighbourhood where she lives. When she isn't drawing, she loves thrifting, morning coffee, and swimming laps-not necessarily in that order. Katy makes Toronto, Ontario her home, where she lives with her small family and their cat. SELLING POINTS: . Offers a practical yet hopeful antidote for climate anxiety Looks at the concept of green infrastructure from a global lens . STEM connections to technology, biodiversity, and environmental studies . Written by Sheila Boudreau, a subject expert with over three decades of experience . Back matter includes a glossary, index, and selected sources Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 56 pages. 11.00x8.00x11.00 inches. In Stock. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 56 pages. 11.00x8.00x11.00 inches. In Stock. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Adapted for the Australian market, this vividly illustrated non-fiction picture book is a future-facing exploration of the positive action being taken around the world to renew urban spaces and fight climate change - one city at a time.Green cities are a growing part of the global effort to address climate change!From street trees to rooftop farms to rain gardens, green infrastructure harnesses the power of nature to make cities both more sustainable and more liveable.Brimming with examples of nature-inspired innovation and the creative ways that green infrastructure is being used in cities all around the world, this book shows us the importance of our relationship with nature, and offers a practical and hopeful approach to the fight against climate change. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Dockrill, Katy (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Adapted for the Australian market, this vividly illustrated non-fiction picture book is a future-facing exploration of the positive action being taken around the world to renew urban spaces and fight climate change - one city at a time.Green cities are a growing part of the global effort to address climate change!From street trees to rooftop farms to rain gardens, green infrastructure harnesses the power of nature to make cities both more sustainable and more liveable.Brimming with examples of nature-inspired innovation and the creative ways that green infrastructure is being used in cities all around the world, this book shows us the importance of our relationship with nature, and offers a practical and hopeful approach to the fight against climate change. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Adapted for the Australian market, this vividly illustrated non-fiction picture book is a future-facing exploration of the positive action being taken around the world to renew urban spaces and fight climate change - one city at a time.Green cities are a growing part of the global effort to address climate change!From street trees to rooftop farms to rain gardens, green infrastructure harnesses the power of nature to make cities both more sustainable and more liveable.Brimming with examples of nature-inspired innovation and the creative ways that green infrastructure is being used in cities all around the world, this book shows us the importance of our relationship with nature, and offers a practical and hopeful approach to the fight against climate change. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…