The book “Praxisorientierte Einführung in kosteneffizientes Entwickeln und Planen von Quartieren und Geschosswohnungsbau (engl. Practice-Oriented Introduction to Cost-Efficient Development and Planning of Neighborhoods and Multi-Story Residential Buildings),” edited by Reinhold Johrendt and Frank Buken, has been released.

Given the growing scarcity of urban land and rising land and construction costs, cost-efficient development and planning of neighborhoods and multi-story residential buildings are gaining increasing significance. In their specialized contributions, the authors explain step by step the key factors for resource- and cost-efficient development and planning of urban neighborhoods and housing projects. Using practical examples, the book vividly demonstrates that interdisciplinary collaboration among all stakeholders is key to successful project implementation. The book is intended for students and architects aiming to deepen their resource-efficient, energy-efficient, and economically viable design practices from initial idea to building permit.