This Sustainable Urban Design eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.
Sustainable Urban Design covers technical sustainability principles including solar access, natural ventilation, urban heat island mitigation, stormwater management, and biophilic design with quantitative performance metrics for Indian climate zones.
What standards does this book reference?
IGBC New Buildings Rating System v3, GRIHA v2019 Criteria 1-5, IS 7662:2004 building orientation, and NBC 2016 Part 8 Section 3 natural ventilation requirements.
What is the Urban Heat Island calculation?
UHI intensity delta-T = T_urban – T_rural. Mitigation: high-reflectance surfaces (albedo 0.6-0.9 vs 0.2-0.3 for asphalt), GCR >= 30% per IGBC, and green area evapotranspiration reducing sensible heat up to 40 W/m2.
What Indian climate zone content is included?
NBC 2016 climatic zones (hot-dry, warm-humid, composite, cold) with zone-specific WWR limits, thermal mass requirements, solar declination for 8-37 degrees N latitude, and ECBC 2017 SHGC requirements.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
What’s Included
An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

