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Human settlements and energy : an account of the ECE seminar on the impact of energy considerations on the planning and development of human settlements, Ottawa, Canada, 3-14 October 1977 / - Oxford, England; New York: Published for the United Nations by Pergamon Press, 1978. - vii, 173 p.:ill. ;

A seminar of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

Includes bibliographical references.

This publication is divided into three parts: Part One is the Introduction of the seminar. Part Two lays emphasis on energy use and energy conservation in human settlements; energy issues related to physical planning; "energy conscious" human settlements planning; national policies and strategies concerning energy use and energy conservation in buildings; improved energy budgets in new buildings; energy conservation measures for existing buildings; and perspectives for the year 2000. Part Three is comprised of the analytical summary of the seminar, and conclusions and recommendations.

ISBN: 008022427X : 0080224113 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Energy policy
Energy consumption
Community development
Human settlements
City planning
Regional planning
Power resources

LC Class. No.: HD9502.A2 / S438 1977

Dewey Class. No.: 333.7 / HUM