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...

Contents: Part I Introduction -- 1. Transitions in socio-technical systems and challenges of city leadership / Marina van Geenhuizen, Adam Holbrook and Mozhdeh Taheri -- Part II Assets and networks in cities -- Energy -- 2. Cities and photovoltaic inventions: global leaders over time / Pieter...

"This book brings together the necessary research and interdisciplinary discussion to address dilemmas created by population growth and the expansion of urban environments for those interested in the urban planning and technological advancements necessary for the creation of smart...

"This book brings together the necessary research and interdisciplinary discussion to address dilemmas created by population growth and the expansion of urban environments for those interested in the urban planning and technological advancements necessary for the creation of smart cities"--