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Introduction to Residential Layout
Abstract
Introduction to Residential Layout is ideal for students and practitioners of urban design, planning, engineering, architecture and landscape seeking a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of designing and laying out residential areas.
The book provides a clear and coherent framework from which comprehensive practical advice for designers of housing developments if offered. Referring to a wealth of international examples, this is a richly illustrated, accessible resource covering the whole range of issues that should be considered by
anyone engaging in the planning and design of a new residential scheme.
A successful residential development must work on many levels – financial, social and environmental. This book includes analysis of commercial viability, the importance of place making, environmental sustainability and designing accessibility. Mike Biddulph details successful approaches to designing out crime and maximising permeability as part of an integrated approach to urban design.
Highly illustrated throughout, this work will show you how to turn design aspirations and principles into practical design solutions. Written without preconceptions, Introduction to Residential Design
highlights the strengths and weaknesses of particular design solutions to encourage both depth of thought and creativity.
... This proposal integrates a methodology for urban design (Alves, 2003;Pedro, 2000;Sassi and Molteni, 2008) based on life´s quality models and active ageing highlights. (Hamano, 2012;SA, 2012;EW, 2012;Dorynska, 2012;Kalache, 2009;Barton et al., 2010;Biddulph, 2006;Burton an Mitchell, 2007;C.M.P., 2001;Fernández-Ballesteros, 2011;Grant, 2003;Morgan and Kunkel, 2011;Wong, 2003) The human component that characterizes the proposed method highlights the needs and expectations taking into account the prevalence phase of the life course marked out by ageing. ...
... As a piece of this proposal a practice part is now presented which will focus different areas, each one of them bellowing to the United Kingdom (Burton et al., 2013;Biddulph, 2010;Russ, 2009) In 2000 it was selected by the Engineers as one of the "100 most notable works of the twentieth century built in Portugal." These two study cases are to apply in the parameters set in the development of this research work, and to test the contents of the computer program to develop, accompanying the presented program and development of this work, attending the proposed methodology, and as a tool for decision support (Farrelly, 2011) regarding the urban design of public spaces (Moughtin, 2003;Roberts and Sykes, 1999) residential areas (Barton et al., 2010;Biddulph, 2006) for seniors (Burton and Mitchell, 2007;Burton et al., 2013). ...
Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together represent the major forces shaping the twenty-first century." (WHO, 2007) The issue addressed in this article converges to the motto of WHO enhanced by the election of 2012 as the year of active ageing. Within this concept of public spaces as "place of ageing", there is a clear encouragement for the elderly to get out of their "private / home" space, revealing a vital opportunity to promote health through the benefits of activity stimulating outdoor daily routine (Peace et al, 2006). This research project is focused in innovative skills that connect urban design with new local policies and professionals. Together it is possible to achieve an international good practice for urban design in residential areas. We must consider the fact that the city should go beyond the adaptation to its own structures, and services. The (social) cognitive dimension must be supportive of the urban design principles which define the public space as a promoter of active living dedicated to seniors. These must be suited to different needs and degrees of capacity in terms of limitations, constraints and adaptation always taking in account the main of common people as well as younger people of the society. The research has three main goals: i) the relation between needs and activities of elderly people and quality of public space assessments; ii) new design criteria for public spaces regarding elderly outdoor daily life; and iii) new parameters that should guide municipal plans, rules and policies.
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The motivation to do this research stems as a result of problems and difficulties which society is facing every day more and more, with lifestyle changes as a result of the rapid urbanization that has occurred in Kosovo, specifically in Lipjan.
Rapid urbanization has pushed a large part of the population to move from villages to cities. Faced with high density, but with inadequate and insufficient living space, Lipjan is heading towards urban chaos. However, with the development of urbanization, the lack of this approach becomes more and more apparent, especially in old cities with rich cultural heritage.
Lipjan, is located in the middle-east of Kosovo, is a young city with many villages with cultural heritage and natural beauty that occupy most of the land. Location, climate, environment,
popular roads and labor market, etc. attract people to visit, find work or buy houses and flats there. Many developers enter Lipjan for financial gain opportunities due to its proximity to Kosovo's capital Prishtina. The current situation is very interesting. Some parts of the city have been fully developed with residential buildings while some parts have remained with old buildings near the ruins. Therefore, in order to make an adequate solution to this problem, we will analyze the potential results and causes of population displacement and rapid urbanization of the city of Lipjan, as well as the factors that are directly responsible for them, with special emphasis on collective housing.
Buildings are no longer just spaces for accommodation but have been developed into highly functional spaces where other aspects of living can be developed such as the requirements to have close to school spaces, health services and spaces for entertainment. This new perspective enables the expansion of the concept of building complexes to an urban scale. The research will discuss what will be the technical and economic implications and challenges of buildings of this type, initially considering the advantages related to the environment, but also the family economy. The analysis will also consider quality of life, sense of community, identity as well as other factors that further contribute to the concept of collective housing in a community. The evidence presented in this research speaks to the combination of design strategies such as the study of history, climate and tradition that will lead to the development of a residential complex with buildings that provide adequate space given the contemporary lifestyle.
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ABSTRACT
The motivation to do this research stems as a result of problems and difficulties which society is facing every day more and more, with lifestyle changes as a result of the rapid urbanization that has occurred in Kosovo, specifically in Lipjan.
Rapid urbanization has pushed a large part of the population to move from villages to cities. Faced with high density, but with inadequate and insufficient living space, Lipjan is heading towards urban chaos. However, with the development of urbanization, the lack of this approach becomes more and more apparent, especially in old cities with rich cultural heritage.
Lipjan, is located in the middle-east of Kosovo, is a young city with many villages with cultural heritage and natural beauty that occupy most of the land. Location, climate, environment, popular roads and labor market, etc. attract people to visit, find work or buy houses and flats there. Many developers enter Lipjan for financial gain opportunities due to its proximity to Kosovo's capital Prishtina. The current situation is very interesting. Some parts of the city have been fully developed with residential buildings while some parts have remained with old buildings near the ruins.
Therefore, in order to make an adequate solution to this problem, we will analyze the potential results and causes of population displacement and rapid urbanization of the city of Lipjan, as well as the factors that are directly responsible for them, with special emphasis on collective housing.
Buildings are no longer just spaces for accommodation but have been developed into highly functional spaces where other aspects of living can be developed such as the requirements to have close to school spaces, health services and spaces for entertainment. This new perspective enables the expansion of the concept of building complexes to an urban scale.
The research will discuss what will be the technical and economic implications and challenges of buildings of this type, initially considering the advantages related to the environment, but also the family economy. The analysis will also consider quality of life, sense of community, identity as well as other factors that further contribute to the concept of collective housing in a community. The evidence presented in this research speaks to the combination of design strategies such as the study of history, climate and tradition that will lead to the development of a residential complex with buildings that provide adequate space given the contemporary lifestyle.
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... When the neighbourhood provides a secure and welcoming transition to the larger world, children can gradually test and develop their competence before confronting the full complexity of the cityâȂę also provide the opportunity for children to begin to understand, accept and ideally enjoy differences, a critical part of child development as tolerant, and responsible citizensâȂİ. Biddulph (2007) stated that living in a more sustainable way would include the willingness to walk and cycle as frequently as possible or otherwise attempt to use public transport as a major form of transport in their area and community that wants to live in an environment where kids can roam, play and socialize freely, rather than surrounded by traffic and highway. ...
In fulfilling the children's rights at the communities and local authorities' level, the concept of child-friendly environment is as much important as planning a residential area. Various efforts were made to achieve the concept since 1996 when the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities initiative was established. Part of the main ideas is to attain sustainable cities and communities. This study therefore aims at evaluating the residential and schools' surrounding environment in relation to child-friendly indicators. It employs a case study method, using Precinct 11 in Putrajaya as the case study based on its characteristics and the application of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, as well as embracing the principles of conducive environment for its inhabitants. Primary data were mostly gathered through site observations which examined the sites' characteristics, capturing images of the surrounding environment and its elements, as well as analyzing the children's movement behavior at the selected locations during a two-week field survey. The investigation had also involved monitoring primary school children's movement behavior. An observation checklist based on child-friendliness indicators was applied during the survey which encompasses indicators like facilities and physical environment. The study found that the residential areas and schools' surrounding environment are responsive to children's needs. Results demonstrated that features like signage, playground and pedestrian paths contribute to child-friendly environment. Other than that, the study revealed that several surrounding aspects like distance, connection to pedestrian's facilities and entrance to school have impact on child-friendliness environment. The study therefore concluded that child-friendly indicators should be incorporated into residential planning in promoting a better quality of life for children in urban neighborhoods.
... There is a need for the city to become more child-friendly and there had been efforts to help cities and communities to comprehensively and systematically assess themselves in terms of child-friendly domains (UNICEF, 2008). Bedford, Jones and Walker (cited in Biddulph, 2007) stated that living a more sustainable way would include the child-friendly environment, an environment where kids can roam, play and socialize freely, rather than surrounded by traffic and highway. The development of Putrajaya was based on the concept of garden city with a vast network of open spaces and recreational areas which composed 38.83 percent of the total area. ...
Putrajaya, Malaysia was developed by Putrajaya Corporation with a purpose of achieving sustainability through maintaining a balance between the social aspect, the environment and the economy. The planning was based on two fundamental concepts i.e. city in the garden and the intelligent city. In line with this target, various initiatives to create a better quality of life for the residents had been incorporated into the planning and design of the neighborhoods. Among these initiatives include consideration towards the needs of children in their daily routine. This paper discusses the findings of a study done to assess the residential environment in Precinct 11 Putrajaya in terms of the level of child-friendliness. The study evaluates five common areas where children often goes to within an urban neighborhood and its surroundings. The five areas are the residential blocks, parks and recreation spaces, school environment, commercial centers and community facilities area. Primary data were gathered through guided observation, capturing of images through photography and also face-to-face interviews with adults who have children aged between 7 to 12 years old at the selected locations during a two-week long field survey. The observation checklist and the questionnaire were based on indicators that reflect child-friendliness in terms of the social and physical environments. The study found that the physical environments in most areas are responsive to children’s needs. However, the social interactions in Putrajaya Precinct 11 neighborhoods are found to be limited and confined. Based on the findings and indicators of a child-friendly environment, several suggestions are outlined at the end of the paper in an effort to promote a better quality of life for children in the urban neighborhoods.
This paper develops a conceptual framework of transitional edges to enhance understanding of the social value of urban street edges. Building from theoretical principles associated with socio-spatial understandings of urban realms, transitional edges conceptualise urban street edges as integrations of their social, spatial and material dimensions. This is captured in a tripartite structure highlighting socially relevant properties of transitional edges that act along them (extent), across them (laterality) and within them (locality). This provides a foundation for developing an approach to practical application based on identification and evaluation of transitional edges as assemblages of territorialised segments. To progress this, a developmental study of a length of Sharrow Vale Road in Sheffield, UK was carried out to explore how theoretical principles of the transitional edge conceptual framework could be translated for practical application. This reveals the potential of transitional edges to highlight that locally focused small scale change and adaptation may be significant to the social potential of urban street edges. As a result, the current study sets out theoretical and practical foundations for a conceptual framework of transitional edges which will support development of an extensive funded programme of transitional edge case study research.
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