URBAN DEVELOPMENT
These papers
describe environmentally conscious design technique in the field on buildings and
architecture: how to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by
enhancing the energy efficiency, water efficiency, use sustainable (renewable or
recyclables) materials of construction. Section 4 is a collection of articles related to
sustainable agriculture and food security: systems of food production that provide
secure supply to meet the world growing population. The papers analyze a range of
subjects that includes the value of food and farming in the national economy, farming
and the environment, and the strategies for food security....
