Living with Water: Development and Urbanism in South Asia (1)

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Synopsis
Living with Water explores the perennial, dynamic relationship between water and the built environment in South Asia. This interdisciplinary survey of the unique urban and ecological landscapes of the region presents a diverse selection of cities and projects, and offers practical, contextual strategies for the design and protection of these sites against emergent impacts of climate change and population growth. Water resources in South Asia are some of the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming. In the many historic urban centres that have grown over time along the rivers and waterfronts of the region, deteriorating water systems and rapid population expansion have contributed to problems such as water insecurity, exposure of built structures to weather damage, floods, and erosion. Case studies drawn from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka illustrate a range of contemporary and traditional approaches to living with water within the ecosystems, floodplains, wetlands, waterfronts, river systems, and water networks of the region. Chapters authored by architects, planners, historians, sociologists, geographers, and environmentalists combine insights into analytical methods and processes of urban planning and development, with critical attention to the importance of cultural heritage, vernacular construction, traditional water systems, and indigenous knowledge in shaping climate-resilient built and natural environments. This context supports resilient ecology and a sustainable approach to building and resource management, offering guidance in the creation of water-sensitive development, integrated urban design, wetlands restoration, and more. Living with Water is an essential read for researchers and professionals in architecture, urban planning, water management, environmental conservation, real estate development, tourism, and local governance, and will appeal to broad range of readers interested in the history, geography, and culture of South Asia.
Copyright:
2026

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
402 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040381311
Related ISBNs:
9781041004813, 9781040381274, 9781003610069, 9781032910642
Publisher:
CRC Press
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Copyrighted By:
Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman and Md. Nawrose Fatemi
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman
Edited by:
Nawrose Fatemi

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