How nature and architecture can coexist
Sustainable architecture and cities
101 design methods in one book!

With the ongoing pandemic and climate change, 'sustainability' is an important concept of the times in cities and architecture.
'Rules of Thumb' is for those who take seriously the mission and essential responsibility for designing, operating, and living in sustainable buildings and cities, now and in the future.
Sustainability is a continuously evolving, interdisciplinary subject encompassing a wide range of ideas and topics.
Therefore, readers will encounter a wide range of fields in this book, including the chemistry and ecology of building materials, the study of soundscapes, owl habits, biomimicry, social justice and equity, earth sciences, human physiology, building physics, urban climatology, hydrology, health, design, and urban agriculture.


The book is divided into five chapters, each illustrated with a diagram.
Author H.
Heywood's rich diagrams and easy-to-understand presentation of a wealth of information make this an excellent guide for urban designers.