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Towards net zero carbon housing: Local authorities' adoption of higher energy efficiency standards and performance metrics (2023)
Journal Article
Karampour, K. (2023). Towards net zero carbon housing: Local authorities' adoption of higher energy efficiency standards and performance metrics. Town and Country Planning -London- Town and Country Planning Association-, 92, 404-409

In the face of escalating climate change concerns, local planning authorities are stepping into new roles that extend beyond traditional responsibilities. This article showcases the determined journey of local authorities toward achieving net zero ca... Read More about Towards net zero carbon housing: Local authorities' adoption of higher energy efficiency standards and performance metrics.

Implications of density bonus tool for urban planning: relaxing floor area ratio (FAR) regulations in Tehran (2020)
Journal Article
Karampour, K. (2021). Implications of density bonus tool for urban planning: relaxing floor area ratio (FAR) regulations in Tehran. International Planning Studies, 26(3), 219-235. https://doi.org/10.1080/13563475.2020.1802235

This article, by using empirical evidence from Tehran, looks beyond the West to explore the implications of the reliance of the entrepreneurial local government on private capital for the urban planning system. The main premise of this paper is that... Read More about Implications of density bonus tool for urban planning: relaxing floor area ratio (FAR) regulations in Tehran.