The 'Sustainable Urban Design Handbook' is a new publication focusing on the best practices and latest research from architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental engineering, aiming to make buildings more sustainable.

The book, authored by Nico Larco and Kaarin Knudson, presents a comprehensive framework, organising over 50 elements of sustainable urban design under five main topics: 

• Energy Use & Greenhouse Gas

• Water, Ecology & Habitat

• Energy Use & Production

• Equity & Health 

Each chapter includes a summary, comparisons of typical practices and recommended approaches, and urban design guidelines. It is a useful in-depth introduction and ongoing reference for design professionals and students.