Large areas of our cities are taken by impervious areas, which reduce infiltration and increase peak flows, leading to flash floods and rendering less water for storage and use. At the same time, urban water demand is growing at an unsustainable pace. An innovative system design combining...

Research on solar energy systems and materials has yielded promising opportunities for sustainable energy solutions, which do not only consider environmental issues but also allow aesthetic design possibilities. New requirements regarding the energy efficiency performance of buildings gave the...

This book discusses the future and present regional challenges of southern Europe, adopting a multidisciplinary perspective concerning planning, regional development, the role of innovation and sustainability of cities. It offers as such an insight into the current status quo of regional...

Introduction -- Chapter 1. Diversity and country performance -- Chapter 2. Regional opportunities in southern Europe -- Chapter 3. Landscape and Heritage in southern Europe -- Chapter 4. Analytical tools from a socioeconomic point of view -- Chapter 5. Mapping Behavioral patterns -- Chapter 6....