Urban Design The Ecological Thinking A Compendium
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Urban Design The Ecological Thinking A Compendium
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Alinea Editrice
Release Date : 2008
Urban Design The Ecological Thinking A Compendium written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Alinea Editrice this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Architecture categories.
Urban Ecological Design
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Author : Danilo Palazzo
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-06-22
Urban Ecological Design written by Danilo Palazzo and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-22 with Architecture categories.
This trailblazing book outlines an interdisciplinary "process model" for urban design that has been developed and tested over time. Its goal is not to explain how to design a specific city precinct or public space, but to describe useful steps to approach the transformation of urban spaces. Urban Ecological Design illustrates the different stages in which the process is organized, using theories, techniques, images, and case studies. In essence, it presents a "how-to" method to transform the urban landscape that is thoroughly informed by theory and practice. The authors note that urban design is viewed as an interface between different disciplines. They describe the field as "peacefully overrun, invaded, and occupied" by city planners, architects, engineers, and landscape architects (with developers and politicians frequently joining in). They suggest that environmental concerns demand the consideration of ecology and sustainability issues in urban design. It is, after all, the urban designer who helps to orchestrate human relationships with other living organisms in the built environment. The overall objective of the book is to reinforce the role of the urban designer as an honest broker and promoter of design processes and as an active agent of social creativity in the production of the public realm.
The Routledge Companion To Ecological Design Thinking
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Author : Mitra Kanaani
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-08-31
The Routledge Companion To Ecological Design Thinking written by Mitra Kanaani and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-31 with Architecture categories.
This companion investigates the ways in which designers, architects, and planners address ecology through the built environment by integrating ecological ideas and ecological thinking into discussions of urbanism, society, culture, and design. Exploring the innovation of materials, habitats, landscapes, and infrastructures, it furthers novel ecotopian ideas and ways of living, including human-made settings on water, in outer space, and in extreme environments and climatic conditions. Chapters of this extensive collection on ecotopian design are grouped under five different ecological perspectives: design manifestos and ecological theories, anthropocentric transformative design concepts, design connectivity, climatic design, and social design. Contributors provide plausible, sustainable design ideas that promote resiliency, health, and well-being for all living things, while taking our changing lifestyles into consideration. This volume encourages creative thinking in the face of ongoing environmental damage, with a view to making design decisions in the interest of the planet and its inhabitants. With contributions from over 79 expert practitioners, educators, scientists, researchers, and theoreticians, as well as planners, architects, and engineers from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, this book engages theory, history, technology, engineering, and science, as well as the human aspects of ecotopian design thinking and its implications for the outlook of the planet.
Chronocity
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Alinea Editrice
Release Date : 2008
Chronocity written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Alinea Editrice this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Architecture categories.
Urban Waterfronts And Cultural Heritage
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Altralinea Edizioni
Release Date : 2018-03-07
Urban Waterfronts And Cultural Heritage written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Altralinea Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-07 with Architecture categories.
Approaches to urban waterfront conservation have been much debated in recent decades. Early schemes focused on leisure and commercial exploitation, more recently greater attention has been paid to environmental and ecological conditions, historic preservation and human well-being. But how do we balance these competing interests and yet ensure sustainable change, preserve identity and yet allow for new development? And how do we involve local people? This book aims to provide some answers to these important questions. The book is divided into three parts: Part One is an overview for regeneration and awareness of historic waterfronts. Part Two argues for the sustainable reuse of important sites to preserve their special identity. Part Three shows the importance of introducing young researchers to the complexities of designing waterfronts for sustainable lifestyles.
The Narrative Turn In Urban Planning
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Author : Lieven Ameel
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-15
The Narrative Turn In Urban Planning written by Lieven Ameel and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-15 with Architecture categories.
Narratives, in the context of urban planning, matter profoundly. Planning theory and practice have taken an increasing interest in the role and power of narrative, and yet there is no comprehensive study of how narrative, and concepts from narrative and literary theory more broadly, can enrich planning and policy. The Narrative Turn in Urban Planning addresses this gap by defining key concepts such as story, narrative, and plot against a planning backdrop, and by drawing up a functional typology of different planning narratives. In two extended case studies from the planning of the Helsinki waterfront, it applies the narrative concepts and theories to a broad range of texts and practices, considering ways toward a more conscious and contextualized future urban planning. Questioning what is meant when we speak of narratives in urban planning, and what typologies we can draw up, it presents a threefold taxonomy of narratives within a planning framework. This book will serve as an important reference text for upper-level students and researchers interested in urban planning.
Approaching The Integrative City
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Altralinea Edizioni
Release Date : 2016-05-24
Approaching The Integrative City written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Altralinea Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-24 with Architecture categories.
This book debates on transformation of urban spaces considering heritage value, diversity and sustainability issues. It explains complexity and methodology to re-think and re-vitalise urban spaces in sensitive urban environments. Teamwork scientific findings explore evolving ways of innovative urban space transformation in different European contexts. In the first part it examines the reading and designing of historic environment in terms of character, attractiveness, functionality and sustainability of public space and its re-definition for urban quality, wellbeing and social cohesion. In the second part it presents issues on placemaking within sustainable design. In the third part it develops a dynamic transformative process in designing urban vitality of waterfronts, essential for everyday life.
Waterfront Urban Space
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Altralinea Edizioni
Release Date : 2017-06-19
Waterfront Urban Space written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Altralinea Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-19 with Architecture categories.
This book explores potentialities and emerging issues to strategies and waterside planning and design, developing research results and detailed cases of interest in response to city change, to promote sustainable development in a variety of ways. It seeks to include some key waterfront matters in linking new spatial patterns to social dynamics and climate change, for future practice. The book is structuring into two parts: The first one – ‘Advancing Riverfront Transformation’ – examines proposals on urban waterfronts and relations between urban spaces and social dynamics to revitalise and re-appropriate urban environment with sustainable design solutions. The second one – ‘Outlining Blue-Green Opportunities’ – develops proposals on waterfront urban spaces and places with promotion of sociability and enjoyment, integrating cultural and economic values, health and wellbeing.
Nature City
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Author : Babalis, Dimitra
language : en
Publisher: Altralinea Edizioni
Release Date : 2022-12-30
Nature City written by Babalis, Dimitra and has been published by Altralinea Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-30 with Architecture categories.
This volume is the expression of seven-year scientific findings built within the INTEGRO UAD International Meetings convened at the University of Florence while the development of the collection of chapters reflects interpretations of the most pressing issues and necessary perspectives required to frame changes in planning and design. In putting together this collection, it is aimed to better understand questions, prospects, reflections and rules on improving urban strategies and tactics in balancing the needs of nature and the built form to deliver a place. Discussions, debates, and stated considerations can now inspire to give a formal and comprehensive international attention to the transformation of urban heritage including ecological and sustainable design knowledge.
Urban Heritage In Times Of Uncertainty
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Author : Dimitra Babalis
language : en
Publisher: Altralinea Edizioni
Release Date : 2019-12-30
Urban Heritage In Times Of Uncertainty written by Dimitra Babalis and has been published by Altralinea Edizioni this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-30 with Architecture categories.
How should designers respond to urban uncertainty? How can we ensure our urban heritage is protected against urban risks and climate change? How can we create places that increase urban quality, socialisation, equity and opportunities for change minimising environmental damages? This volume addresses current trends and challenges, that explore on how we transform our urban heritage in ways which increase urban resilience embracing innovation and technology. Part one provides a critical view in driving forward a new conception of urban transformation that should respond to current concerns around economic, social and urban change. Part two underscores the importance of the current perception of urban and architectural design that can take into consideration climate change.