Effective Urban Densification
a guide for professionals and the housing industry
$108.07
- Paperback
246 pages
- Release Date
4 November 2024
Summary
Densify: A Practical Guide to Affordable Urban Housing
The housing crisis in North America demands innovative solutions to address both affordability and urban sprawl through effective densification. This book introduces BAAKFIL, a novel approach to revitalize mature neighborhoods while respecting their existing character.
Beginning with an exploration of the prevalent homogenous suburban housing stock, the book delves into the complexities of land cost, infill development, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032540269 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032540265 |
| Author: | Barry Johns |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 246 |
| Release Date: | 4 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 174mm |
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Critics Review
“This book offers valuable ideas and practices to support contemporary residential sustainable planning challenges: affordability and lowering carbon footprint. Barry’s vast professional experience is instrumental in translating theories into practice. It is an excellent tool for rethinking suburban communities and inner city neighbourhoods.”
Avi Friedman, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
“Finally, a contribution to the Discipline of Design that offers a specific, scalable model for urban densification. Barry Johns shares with us his deep understanding of the socio-economics of affordable housing and offers a clear path toward multigenerational adaptability and organic community growth.”
Brenda Webster Tweel, Stantec, Toronto, Canada
“BAAKFIL offers a practical and beautiful architectural blueprint. The business model offers an innovative approach to affordability throughout urban and suburban communities. Barry Johns contributes a fresh, hopeful missing middle pathway – a much needed solution to our housing affordability crisis.”
Cherise Burda, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
About The Author
Barry Johns
Barry Johns is a Canadian Architect who began his career with Arthur Erickson in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a former Chancellor of the College of Fellows, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. His award-winning design practice in Edmonton, Alberta was founded in 1981.
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