The proceedings of the PLEA 1998 conference explore innovative strategies for creating environmentally responsible urban centers. This collection of papers addresses the critical challenges of integrating passive and low-energy design principles into city planning and architecture. It examines case studies and theoretical frameworks aimed at reducing the environmental impact of urban development, focusing on sustainable building practices and resource management.

As a collection of proceedings from the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) conference, this volume likely presents a technical and academic overview of the state of research and practice in environmentally friendly urban design as of 1998. The papers would offer insights into the challenges and solutions being explored by architects, engineers, and urban planners at the time, focusing on the integration of sustainable principles into the built environment. Its reception would be within academic and professional circles focused on sustainable architecture and urbanism.