The world's urban population isexpected to increase by about 2.7 billion by2050.Virtually all of the increased populationwill be in developing countries, leading to massive needsfor new and improved housing and urban infrastructures(UNDESA 2012). The planning and design of these newdevelopments will reshape or create new urban landscapeswith significant implications for energy consumption,infrastructure costs, as well as the livability and socialand economic resilience of cities. Studies of cities aroundthe world indicate that a city's livability and itslevel of energy use are closely linked to its physical form,namely the spatial distribution and dimensions of buildings,streets, and parks, as well as the spatial coordination ofresidences, jobs, social services, and environmental amenities.
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