Ecopolis by Paul Downton addresses the urgent need for sustainable urban design as half of the global population now resides in cities. The book integrates theories from architecture, planning, and ecology, introducing urban fractals and offering design tools for Sustainable Human Ecological Development (SHED), making it a vital resource for various disciplines.
The book addresses the unprecedented urbanization of the global population, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to create sustainable cities. It synthesizes theories from architecture, planning, and ecology, filling a gap in existing literature by providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and designing future urban environments. The focus is on integrating various disciplines to effectively tackle the challenges of urban sustainability.