Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-32663-4
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 113 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 446 g

Reihe: University of Tehran Science and Humanities Series

This book takes a bold epistemological approach to address the fundamental questions that urban design has faced since its inception – questions concerning its legitimacy, definition, nature, content, purpose, theory, methods, jurisdiction and above all its knowledge base. The appropriate level of urban design – global or local – is another critical and emerging question discussed. At the end, an integrative theory of urban design is introduced, on the basis of which a set of principles is developed for application by practicing urban designers. These principles are presented at three essential levels: general, global and local-Iranian. Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design is intended to dispel many of the ambiguities still troubling urban design as a discipline and profession.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bakhtiar, Ameneh

Bahrainy, Hossein

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Städtebau, Stadtplanung (Architektur)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Urban Design Definition, Knowledge Base and Principles.- Urban Design Theory.- Urban Design Language.- Integrative Language of Urban Design.