Introduction to Urban Design

Author: Duan Hanming
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book combines the development process of urban design in China and systematically elaborates on the basic theories, methods, and excellent design examples of urban design. The book is divided into eight chapters, narrating the academic thoughts and methodology of urban design from three levels: the basic theories and methods of urban design, and modern urban design practice. It includes urban and urban design; the goals, principles, and basic elements of urban design; the theory of urban spatial design; urban design at the overall level; design at the meso-level such as urban axes; and detailed environmental design of urban spaces. The book emphasizes the integration of basic theories of urban science and urban design practice, giving equal importance to fundamental theories and design methods. It follows the main line of theory - method - design practice, fully demonstrating the multidimensionality, comprehensiveness, complexity, and holism of the urban design discipline.