Modern urban design theory and methods

Author: Wang Jianguo
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Modern urban design has developed from traditional urban design after World War II, becoming a discipline that comprehensively addresses increasingly severe urban environmental construction issues. Through an analysis and comparison of urban construction theories and practices both domestically and internationally, the book clarifies a series of important theoretical concepts in modern urban design and its related fields from a methodological perspective. It systematically explores various application methods of modern urban design and their feasibility in China, constructs an analytical operational process from urban form to urban design, and proposes the significant conclusion that design construction is a composite process jointly formed by "design exploration" and "participatory decision-making." The book presents original arguments, is easy to understand, is richly illustrated, and equally emphasizes theory, methods, and applications. It is suitable for professionals in planning, architecture, geography, and related fields, as well as construction managers. It can also serve as a reference textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in relevant disciplines, as well as for training materials for urban construction management personnel.