Sérgio Lousada

University of Madeira Portugal

Sérgio António Neves Lousada holds an International PhD in Civil Engineering – Hydraulics from the University of Minho (UMinho) in Portugal and an International PhD in Sustainable Territorial Development from the University of Extremadura (UEx) in Spain. He has published articles and books and participated in events mainly in the areas of hydraulics, urban planning and land management. Furthermore, he collaborates with the Research Group on Environment and Spatial Planning (MAOT) - University of Extremadura (UEx), Badajoz, Spain; VALORIZA - Research Center for the Enhancement of Endogenous Resources, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (IPP), Portugal; CITUR-Madeira - Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Madeira, Portugal; RISCO - Civil Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; OSEAN – Outermost Regions Sustainable Ecosystem for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Madeira, Portugal. Moreover, he holds an International Interuniversity Master’s Degree in Ports and Coasts Engineering from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and the University of La Laguna (ULL), both in Spain.

Sérgio Lousada

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In Landscape Architecture and Design – Sustainability and Management, a creative and multidisciplinary approach is taken to rethink how we design and construct outdoor areas in order to address sustainability. This book offers a thorough examination of how landscape architecture can promote ecological resilience, boost human well-being, and establish environments that are in balance. It examines how innovative and sustainable methods can direct responsible development in both urban and rural environments, including topics like integrated land management, green infrastructure, and climate-responsive design. In order to inspire professionals, students, and decision-makers to adopt new design paradigms, this book emphasizes the advantages of ecological thinking, teamwork, and long-term planning. Learn how landscape architecture may be an effective tool for handling the difficulties of a world that is changing quickly and accomplishing environmental goals.

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