Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
Toward Realizing the 2030 Agenda in the Built Environment: An Introduction
Introduction
Overview of Content
References
Designing More Sustainable Human Settlements
The Potential of New Methodologies, Approaches, and Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Addressing the Urgent Development Challenges of the Built Environment
Introduction
A New Form of Urban Design
The Problem
Using Technology with the Design Solution

Using Computer Aided Design Together with 3D Printing for the Build Solution
Planned Settlements
The Cosmic City Form
The Machine City Form
The Organic City Form
Desire Lines as a Basis for Design
Introducing the Design Team to the Concept
Using GPS in Practical Application
Established Use of GPS Tracking
Studying What Works for the Community
Community Consultation Together with Desire Lines
The Skeletal Layout
Using Artificial Intelligence
3D Printed Buildings
Conclusion
References

Achieving the Agenda 2030 in the Built Environment: Role, Benefits, and Challenges in Implementing Green Infrastructure in Informal Settlements
Introduction
Concept and Definition of Green Infrastructure
Role, Benefits, and Trade-Offs
Applicability, Scale, and Limitations
Components of Green Infrastructure
Trade-Offs
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Green Infrastructure and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Understanding GI and SDG Interaction

Goal 2. End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Goal 6. Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All
Goal 7. Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy for All
Goal 8. Promote Sustained, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full, and Productive Employment, and Decent Work for All
Goal 9. Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation

Goal 11. Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable
Goal 13. Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts
Goal 15. Protect, Restore, and Promote Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainably Manage Forests, Combat Desertification, and Halt and Reverse Land Degradation and Halt Biodiversity Loss
GI and SDG Target Interaction Matrix
Green Infrastructure and Informal Settlements
Conclusion
References
Solar Shading Design and Implementation in UK Housing as a Tool for Advancing Sustainable Development
Introduction