The emergence of the concept of “sustainable development” has provoked an interesting
discussion about the physical, technological, and socioeconomic attributes of the …

The principles of sustainability are currently applied in Germany and many other countries
as important guidelines for urban development. However, different forms of understanding …

Many cities today face challenges related to urban growth. This is also the case in Oslo,
currently one of the fastest growing capitals in Europe. In order to prepare for the population …

Ever since the publication of the Brundtland Report, Europe has been awash with policy
documents on sustainable building and sustainable cities. Many developers, contractors …

Sustainability is a concept characterized by its longevity: it remains, after several decades, a
popular concept within public organizations, as well as public discourse more generally. In …

The Dutch Working Group on Sustainable Urban Development has recently delivered its
publication Sustainable Urban Design, The Next Step (Meijer & Dubbeling, 2010). The book …

With the aid of the “sustainable development” concept, the UN Brundtland Commission
developed in 1984 an alternative living scenario for present and future generations. The …

Following the discourse about sustainable development based on the Brundtland
Commission's report and the processes in the UN Committee on Environment and …

In the United Kingdom the sustainable dimension of urban design has steadily emerged.
Many ideas about the interpenetration of town and country, for example, can be traced back …

Over the past 20 years" sustainable development" has become a household term that
resonates with politicians and other decision makers at all levels of government. Riding this …