Collection: Tech Book

This series focuses on physical urban design strategies. It concentrates on ideas, information and ways to increase understanding of urban structure and urban form, and to better inform decisions about these elements.

Motivated by a concern that trees in the metropolitan area may not be adequately protected by present regulations, in particular that the Tree Preservation Order may not be operating effectively.

Economic instruments provide polluters with an economic incentive to minimise pollution. This study looks at the use of tradeable permits to reduce air pollution from stationary sources.

This study examines strategies to limit vehicle emission in NSW. It Reviews the use of economic instruments overseas and identifies whether or not they could use of regulate vehicle emissions in NSW.

Demonstrates how proper site planning, using efficient house designs, can achieve higher residential densities and quality living environments in established or greenfield areas.

This annual volume shows key trends that should be integrated into the planning of our global future. It enables readers to track key indicators that show social, economic and environmental progress, or the lack of it, into 45 vital signs of our time. Each trend is presented as an overview using ...