SxI - Springer for Innovation / SxI - Springer per l'Innovazione: Managing Efficient Cities in Euro-Mediterranean Countries

Riva Sanseverino, Eleonora; Riva Sanseverino, Raffaella; Vaccaro, Valentina; Zizzo, Gaetano

This book explores the new rules and codes that are required in order to foster the implementation of smart city technologies with a view to meeting the environmental and energy challenges posed by dynamic contemporary cities with increasing populations. In particular, it proposes a methodological approach suitable for use when devising a smart urban/building code for local administrations, taking into account the current European regulatory framework (directives and technical norms) and evaluating the economic feasibility of the suggested measures. A case study is made of a large Mediterranean city in Italy that can be regarded as a paradigm of urban evolution, where a traditional individualism poses a cultural obstacle to the emerging need to share resources. Further features include a smart cities atlas, explanation of how to create local rules for sustainable building restoration/construction, and guidance on economic evaluation of the impact of building automation and passive measures for energy efficiency. The book, which has a multidisciplinary perspective, will be of value to all who are interested in the transition to smart cities that can meet sustainable development targets.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-08-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319064215

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-06422-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 132