Research Catalog

Title

A sustainable future : urban parks and gardens / edited by Philip Jodidio.

Publication

• Munich London New York : Prestel, [2021]
• © 2021

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Details

Additional Authors

• Jodidio, Philip
• Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Historic Cities Programme.

Description

280 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color), plans (some color); 29 cm

Summary

"For centuries the garden has served as a central element in Muslim culture, but also in the development of modern cities. The gardens created by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, seen in this fascinating book, show how these urban oases are catalysts for positive economic, social and cultural change. They encouage ethical ideals of stewardship, ecology and beauty in the built environment. Several authors trace the history of Islamic gardens and help clarify the environmental and design ethos of Islam. Texts also explain the beneficial sociological and economic impact of urban parks and gardens. Twelve specific projects from the Trust's portfolio illustrate these principles."--Back cover.

Alternative Title

Aga Khan Historic Cities Programe

Subject

• Urban parks > Environmental aspects > Asia
• Urban parks > Social aspects > Asia
• Gardens > Environmental aspects > Asia
• Gardens > Social aspects > Asia
• Sustainable development > Asia
• Islamic gardens > History
• Gardens > Design

Note

• "© Prestel Verlag ... and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture"--Colophon.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Call Number

SB485.A78

ISBN

• 3791359967
• 9783791359960

OCLC

• on1227029556
• 1227029556

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries