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Københavnerglimt. En kalejdoskopisk odyssé gennem Københavns historie

de Allan Mylius Thomsen ...

Narrado por Torben Sekov ...

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8 hora 46 minutos

En gåtur gennem København kan foregå på mange måder. Man kan ile af sted uden øje for sine omgivelser. Eller man kan slentre gennem gaderne, kigge lidt på vinduer og mennesker, dumpe ned på en café, lade øjnene vandre fra bygninger til folk til optrin. Helt tilfældigt, herligt afslappende. Og endelig kan man gå en tur med Allan Mylius Thomsen. Læser man bare en af de mange artikler, der i flere år ... Leer más

$8.09 USD

En gåtur gennem København kan foregå på mange måder. Man kan ile af sted uden øje for sine omgivelser. Eller man kan slentre gennem gaderne, kigge lidt på vinduer og mennesker, dumpe ned på en café, lade øjnene vandre fra bygninger til folk til optrin. Helt tilfældigt, herligt afslappende. Og endelig kan man gå en tur med Allan Mylius Thomsen. Læser man bare en af de mange artikler, der i flere år
... Leer más
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The Eyes of the Skin

Architecture and the Senses

de Juhani Pallasmaa ...

Narrado por Juhani Pallasmaa, Steven Holl, Simon Allford, Conleth Buckley, Paula Craft-Pegg, Eddie Heathcoat ...

Completo

3 hora 35 minutos

Explore the relationship between architecture and the sensory experience with the fourth edition of this groundbreaking work.First published in 1996, The Eyes of the Skin is a classic of architectural theory. It asks the far-reaching question why, when there are five senses, is one single sense―sight―so predominant in architectural culture and design? With the ascendancy of the digital and the all ... Leer más

$22.49 USD

Explore the relationship between architecture and the sensory experience with the fourth edition of this groundbreaking work.First published in 1996, The Eyes of the Skin is a classic of architectural theory. It asks the far-reaching question why, when there are five senses, is one single sense―sight―so predominant in architectural culture and design? With the ascendancy of the digital and the all
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Smart Cities

de Germaine Halegoua ...

Narrado por Wendy Tremont King ...

Series series MIT Press Essential Knowledge
Completo

5 hora 33 minutos

Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday
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Architecture Of Segregation

The Hierarchy of Spaces and Places

de Jerel McCants ...

Narrado por Jerel McCants ...

Completo

9 hora 41 minutos

Architecture of Segregation examines the powerful role architecture and the built environment have played in shaping systems of racial, ethnic, and social division throughout history. Through a comprehensive analysis spanning Indigenous displacement, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, apartheid, the Holocaust, segregation-era America, and other historical examples, author Jerel McCants reveals how ... Leer más

$13.50 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Architecture of Segregation examines the powerful role architecture and the built environment have played in shaping systems of racial, ethnic, and social division throughout history. Through a comprehensive analysis spanning Indigenous displacement, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, apartheid, the Holocaust, segregation-era America, and other historical examples, author Jerel McCants reveals how
... Leer más
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How Paris Became Paris

The Invention of the Modern City

de Joan DeJean ...

Narrado por Patricia Rodriguez ...

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9 hora 11 minutos

Bloomsbury presents How Paris Became Paris by Joan DeJean, read by Patricia Rodriguez**"This lively history charts the growth of Paris from a city of crowded alleyways and irregular buildings into a modern marvel."--**New YorkerAt the beginning of the seventeenth century, Paris was known for isolated monuments but had not yet put its brand on urban space. Like other European cities, it was still ... Leer más

$19.80 USD

Bloomsbury presents How Paris Became Paris by Joan DeJean, read by Patricia Rodriguez**"This lively history charts the growth of Paris from a city of crowded alleyways and irregular buildings into a modern marvel."--**New YorkerAt the beginning of the seventeenth century, Paris was known for isolated monuments but had not yet put its brand on urban space. Like other European cities, it was still
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A Paradise of Small Houses

The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing

de Max Podemski ...

Narrado por Rob Greenbaum ...

Completo

10 hora 16 minutos

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future—of urban housingThe Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The Boston triple-decker. Every American city has its own iconic housing style, structures that have been home to generations of ... Leer más

$25.20 USD

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future—of urban housingThe Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The Boston triple-decker. Every American city has its own iconic housing style, structures that have been home to generations of
... Leer más
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Streets for People: Redesigning Urban Spaces for Walkability in Car-Free Cities

de S Williams ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

2 hora 7 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of rapid urbanization and growing environmental concerns, the movement toward car-free cities is gaining momentum as a transformative solution for modern urban living. This book dives deep into the principles of walkable urban spaces , offering a comprehensive guide to creating pedestrian-friendly design that prioritizes people over vehicles. ... Leer más

$7.19 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of rapid urbanization and growing environmental concerns, the movement toward car-free cities is gaining momentum as a transformative solution for modern urban living. This book dives deep into the principles of walkable urban spaces , offering a comprehensive guide to creating pedestrian-friendly design that prioritizes people over vehicles.
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Nyhavn 1673-1998

de Allan Mylius Thomsen ...

Narrado por Mikkel Schou ...

Completo

2 hora 41 minutos

"Når vi i dag går en tur på solsiden af Nyhavn, kan det være svært at forestille sig, at den maleriske gamle havn er resultatet af en storslået byudvidelse. Historierne og anekdoterne klæber sig til den gamle havn. Årene som travl erhvervshavn med besøg fra de syv verdenshave. De mange ydmyge sømandsværtshuse, de gavmilde piger og de uheldige turister, der blev rullet, hvis de var lidt for ... Leer más

$5.75 USD

"Når vi i dag går en tur på solsiden af Nyhavn, kan det være svært at forestille sig, at den maleriske gamle havn er resultatet af en storslået byudvidelse. Historierne og anekdoterne klæber sig til den gamle havn. Årene som travl erhvervshavn med besøg fra de syv verdenshave. De mange ydmyge sømandsværtshuse, de gavmilde piger og de uheldige turister, der blev rullet, hvis de var lidt for
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Manifesto for the Revitalisation of Cities

A Solution to Portugal's Housing Crisis

de Miguel Rebelo ...

Narrado por Miguel Rebelo ...

Abreviado

51 minutos

The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially ... Leer más

$2.79 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially
... Leer más
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The Urban Food Revolution

Changing the Way We Feed Cities

de Peter Ladner ...

Narrado por Cherlandra Estrada ...

Completo

9 hora 32 minutos

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion's share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.The Urban Food Revolution provides a recipe for community food ... Leer más

$26.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion's share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.The Urban Food Revolution provides a recipe for community food
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Mini-Forest Revolution

Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World

de Hannah Lewis ...

Narrado por Tia Rider ...

Completo

6 hora 6 minutos

For listeners who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots, backyards, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet, and she wants everyone to know they can do it too.In Mini ... Leer más

$22.49 USD

For listeners who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots, backyards, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet, and she wants everyone to know they can do it too.In Mini
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Stealing Home

Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between

de Eric Nusbaum ...

Narrado por David Owen Nelson ...

Completo

8 hora 37 minutos

The "scrupulously detailed" (Los Angeles Times) story of how the fight to build Dodgers Stadium, and transform Los Angeles into a big league city, came at the cost of everyday AngelenosDodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, ... Leer más

$22.49 USD

The "scrupulously detailed" (Los Angeles Times) story of how the fight to build Dodgers Stadium, and transform Los Angeles into a big league city, came at the cost of everyday AngelenosDodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s,
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The High Cost of Free Parking, Updated Edition

de Donald Shoup ...

Narrado por Mike Chamberlain ...

Completo

23 hora 47 minutos

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems. Planners mandate free parking to alleviate congestion but end up distorting transportation choices, debasing urban design, damaging the economy, and degrading the environment. Ubiquitous free parking helps explain why ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems. Planners mandate free parking to alleviate congestion but end up distorting transportation choices, debasing urban design, damaging the economy, and degrading the environment. Ubiquitous free parking helps explain why
... Leer más
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Waterfront Manhattan

From Henry Hudson to the High Line

de Kurt C. Schlichting ...

Narrado por Joel Richards ...

Completo

7 hora 44 minutos

For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place
... Leer más
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How Infrastructure Works

Inside the Systems That Shape Our World

de Deb Chachra ...

Narrado por Kathe Mazur ...

Completo

11 hora 25 minutos

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and ... Leer más

$20.25 USD

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and
... Leer más
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Above Manhattan's bustle, a reshaped public space

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

5 minutos

In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports. ... Leer más

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In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports.
... Leer más
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Portrait to Landscape

A Landscape Strategy to Reframe Our Future

de Alexandra Steed ...

Narrado por Maria Johnson ...

Completo

9 hora 34 minutos

Portrait to Landscape: A Landscape Strategy to Reframe Our Future is a ground-breaking book that calls for a transformative shift in our relationship with the natural world. Written by a renowned landscape architect, this book offers a new perspective on our place in the world and a compelling vision for a regenerative future.In an era plagued by environmental disasters and global challenges, the ... Leer más

$10.35 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Portrait to Landscape: A Landscape Strategy to Reframe Our Future is a ground-breaking book that calls for a transformative shift in our relationship with the natural world. Written by a renowned landscape architect, this book offers a new perspective on our place in the world and a compelling vision for a regenerative future.In an era plagued by environmental disasters and global challenges, the
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Barndominium Boom, The

Everything You Need to Know Before You Build

de Jess Girard ...

Narrado por Benjamin Martinez ...

Completo

1 horas 33 minutos

Discover the Revolutionary Home Trend: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Dream BarndominiumEmbark on an enlightening journey into the heart of modern living with "The Barndominium Boom: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build." This meticulously crafted guide offers a deep dive into the captivating world of Barndominiums, a trend that has captivated the imagination of homeowners and ... Leer más

$3.59 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the Revolutionary Home Trend: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Dream BarndominiumEmbark on an enlightening journey into the heart of modern living with "The Barndominium Boom: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build." This meticulously crafted guide offers a deep dive into the captivating world of Barndominiums, a trend that has captivated the imagination of homeowners and
... Leer más
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Rising Up

The Radical Transformation of Urban Design

de Jorge Montgomery, Charles Almazán ...

Narrado por Josh Wellington ...

Completo

3 hora 50 minutos

Rising Up: The Radical Transformation of Urban DesignHave you ever questioned the design of the urban landscape around you, wondering if there's a better way to create spaces that truly uplift communities? Are you eager to be part of a movement that redefines urban design, asking yourself:How can we revolutionize urban spaces to foster community, sustainability, and well-being?What innovative ... Leer más

$17.10 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Rising Up: The Radical Transformation of Urban DesignHave you ever questioned the design of the urban landscape around you, wondering if there's a better way to create spaces that truly uplift communities? Are you eager to be part of a movement that redefines urban design, asking yourself:How can we revolutionize urban spaces to foster community, sustainability, and well-being?What innovative
... Leer más
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Upward Bound, Soaring to New Heights in the Vertical Metropolis

Challenges of High-Density Living, Megacities and Public Health, The Social Impact of Vertical Cities

de B.Sc. Colin Bruno ...

Narrado por Kevin Wagner ...

Completo

4 hora 31 minutos

Upward Bound, Soaring to New Heights in the Vertical Metropolis: Challenges of High-Density Living, Megacities and Public Health, The Social Impact of Vertical CitiesAre you ready to delve into the intricacies of urbanization and confront the challenges inherent in the rise of megacities? The dynamics of high-density living, exploring its impact on public health, social structures, and the ... Leer más

$17.10 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Upward Bound, Soaring to New Heights in the Vertical Metropolis: Challenges of High-Density Living, Megacities and Public Health, The Social Impact of Vertical CitiesAre you ready to delve into the intricacies of urbanization and confront the challenges inherent in the rise of megacities? The dynamics of high-density living, exploring its impact on public health, social structures, and the
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In the Business of Change

How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual

de Elisa Birnbaum ...

Narrado por Elisa Birnbaum ...

Completo

6 hora 10 minutos

Meet the social entrepreneurs who are using business to disrupt the status quo and rebuild their communitiesOur communities are facing the fallout from the demise of vital industry, bankrupt economies, bad policy or policing, and political mismanagement. People are looking for answers, and the "same old" simply won't do.In the Business of Change is a practical and inspirational guide that ... Leer más

$25.19 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Meet the social entrepreneurs who are using business to disrupt the status quo and rebuild their communitiesOur communities are facing the fallout from the demise of vital industry, bankrupt economies, bad policy or policing, and political mismanagement. People are looking for answers, and the "same old" simply won't do.In the Business of Change is a practical and inspirational guide that
... Leer más
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Soul of a City, The

Deep Dives into Urban Culture

de T.J. Ravenscroft ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Completo

1 horas

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the heart and soul of urban life with "The Soul of a City: Deep Dives into Urban Culture" by T.J. Ravenscroft. This compelling exploration transcends conventional boundaries to examine the intricate tapestry of human interactions within the built environment. Ravenscroft navigates the dynamic interplay between social, economic, and political ... Leer más

$2.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the heart and soul of urban life with "The Soul of a City: Deep Dives into Urban Culture" by T.J. Ravenscroft. This compelling exploration transcends conventional boundaries to examine the intricate tapestry of human interactions within the built environment. Ravenscroft navigates the dynamic interplay between social, economic, and political
... Leer más
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Building the Metropolis

Architecture, Construction, and Labor in New York City, 1880–1935

de Alexander Wood ...

Narrado por Auto-narrated ...

Series series Historical Studies of Urban America
Completo

13 hora 32 minutos

A sweeping history of New York that chronicles the construction of one of the world’s great cities.Between the 1880s and the 1930s, New York City experienced explosive growth as nearly a million buildings, dozens of bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway lines, and thousands of miles of streets were erected to meet the needs of an ever-swelling population. This landscape—jagged with ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A sweeping history of New York that chronicles the construction of one of the world’s great cities.Between the 1880s and the 1930s, New York City experienced explosive growth as nearly a million buildings, dozens of bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway lines, and thousands of miles of streets were erected to meet the needs of an ever-swelling population. This landscape—jagged with
... Leer más
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How Cities Work: The Hidden Systems, Human Choices, and Everyday Flows That Shape Urban Life

de Thomas Kavanagh ...

Narrado por Thomas Kavanagh ...

Completo

2 hora 5 minutos

Uncover the hidden urban infrastructure and social dynamics that silently control your daily commute and city living. From the frustrated passenger waiting for a delayed bus to the pressured zoning planner, these grounded, thought-provoking stories reveal the secret machinery of our neighborhoods. Every street corner holds an invisible, interconnected web of money, power, and human choices.Perfect ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover the hidden urban infrastructure and social dynamics that silently control your daily commute and city living. From the frustrated passenger waiting for a delayed bus to the pressured zoning planner, these grounded, thought-provoking stories reveal the secret machinery of our neighborhoods. Every street corner holds an invisible, interconnected web of money, power, and human choices.Perfect
... Leer más

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