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Book Synopsis1.Introduction.- 2.Cities as Engines for Ecological Transition: Collaborative approaches for integrating natural and cultural heritage in urban development.- 3.Design with Nature: Cartography of ecosystemic cities and the geodesign framework for green infrastructure planning.- 4.Local Communities as Innovators: Informal models for sustainable development and perspectives on shrinking and non-global cities.- 5.Co-Design and Holistic Land Use: Case studies on co-creation for sustainable city development and architectural studies on transformation potential of urban waterways.- 6.Carbon Neutral Built Environment: Applications of carbon-based composites and the impact of climate change on building energy performance.- 7.Sustainable Mobility: Studies on urban transport infrastructure, urban air mobility, and route planning optimization.- 8.Affordable and Sustainable Housing: Refurbishment of post-war housing stock, future prospects of residential towers, and energy savings potential in modular envelope renovations.- 9.Public Spaces for Healthy Lifestyles: Green transformation scenarios, participatory processes, and supporting visual attention.- 10.Sustainable Digital Solutions: Exploring urban heat islands and advancements in BIM application and development.- 11.Adaptive Re-use of Built Heritage: Reconstruction of heritage buildings and the application of AI to cultural heritage.- 12.New European Bauhaus Curricula: Contextual learning of structural design, digital tools in curricula, and LEED in academic architectural education.- 13.Trans-generational Justice and Intergenerational Interaction: Reconceptualizing smart cities, smart city criteria, and revisitingurban design concepts.- 14.Living Labs and Collaborative Innovation Ecosystems: Workcamp experiences in urbanism education and creative education methodologies.