Urban Design - Science topic

The production restructuring of Western metropolises in the last decades of the 20th century required national and local governments to debate and develop new urban planning instruments aimed at the physical and functional reconversion of spaces previously occupied by industrial activities. This article examines the cases of the King's Cross urban...

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect significantly impacts energy consumption in Mumbai's commercial buildings, exacerbating the challenges posed by the city's dense urban fabric and tropical climate. This study explores the correlation between elevated urban temperatures and increased energy demand, particularly for cooling systems in commercial est...

This study employs second-order observations and autopoietic systems theory to examine the stark contrasts in urban mobility patterns between North American cities (Toronto, Canada and Washington D.C., USA) and Copenhagen, Denmark. Through a rigorous comparative analysis, we investigate how governance structures, private sector influences, cultural...

A Call for Livable Spaces:With the ever changing, ever evolving paradigm shifts in urban landscape, change seems to be the only constant. Urban environments are undergoing rapid transformation due to technological advancements and shifting socio-cultural dynamics. This article delves into the critical role of socio-cultural anthropology in shaping...

Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) proposes integrating the management of urban water cycles into urban planning and design as a strategy to better respond to water challenges in the urban environment. Proposed frameworks try capturing urban water sensitivity in terms of generic, transferable principles. In this article, we trace the water history...

Introduction: Virtual reality documentation technology can help urban designers and architects reformulate heritage buildings, especially in Basra City. The purpose of the study was to introduce VR technology's technological potential, as it allows the reviving of these buildings. The following methods were used: desktop analysis to analyse relevan...

The paper examines the bioclimatic contribution of urban gardening through the use of aromatic and medicinal plants, proposing an innovative approach to urban design. The research aims to evaluate the role of these plants in improving the urban microclimate, focusing on their ability to reduce temperature, increase relative humidity, and contribute...

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV) and primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti, poses a growing global health and economic burden. The disease's spread has intensified due to rapid urbanization, globalization, inadequate vector control, and climate variability. The recent 2024 dengue epidemic in Latin Am...

The school of behavioral geography, as an innovative approach in the field of geography, emphasizes understanding human behavior in urban spaces and examines the relationship between individuals and their surrounding environments. This approach has broad applications in urban planning, as it can assist urban designers in creating spaces that meet i...

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el escenario urbano y su interconexión con la percepción de seguridad, desde de la exploración de la apropiación física y simbólica del espacio público, en zonas con alta incidencia de robo callejero, para comprender la significación del territorio y los efectos en la implementación de estrategias de...

Ecologically sustainable urban design plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate change. This study develops an indicator group consisting of urban ecological emergy, land use change, population density, ecological services, habitat quality, enhanced vegetation index, carbon emissions, and carbon storage to assess urban sustainability. By leveragin...

As urbanisation accelerates as a global trend, the need for green building has never been more urgent. In this paper, these concepts are examined through the lens of energy efficiency, sustainable green building materials and eco-city planning, to outline a holistic approach to green building design. The use of energy efficient technologies within...

Adapting to climate change and controlling carbon emissions have emerged as significant challenges faced by the international community. The high-quality pedestrian space system of TOD blocks, as an important means for carbon reduction and carbon sink increase in cities, showcases the effect of green intensification and low-carbon sustainable urban...

This study examines the critical role of elevated urban spaces in fostering urban resilience and enhancing public well-being in the post-pandemic era. Through a detailed literature review and contextual analysis, the research explores how these spaces address the evolving needs for social interaction, public health, and mental wellness in urban des...

Urban design is the art of creating spaces that are high-quality, sustainable, and appealing for living, working, and relaxing. Effective urban design ensures legibility, aiding people in navigating their environment. By incorporating wayfinding studies in urban place-making, we can create inclusive spaces that are not only functional and efficient...

The modelling of human mobility is vital for the understanding of the complexity of urban dynamics and guiding effective interventions to improve quality of life. Traditional modelling approaches focus on `average citizens,' which overlook the multitude of experiences from distinct sociodemographic groups. Recent studies have unveiled significant v...

In order to create an ideal city, it is necessary to emphasize the three elements of identity, spirituality, and spirit-giving urban spaces, and designs should be made in such a way that the human spirit to be present in the city and its public arenas is strengthened. In order to beautify the city, the first step should be to think about the identi...

Contemporary architecture has undergone significant transformations in response to social, economic, and environmental changes. These changes, resulting from the rapid growth of cities, population increase, economic crises, and environmental challenges, have turned architecture into a dynamic tool for adapting to these transformations. This researc...

این تحقیق به بررسی ابعاد پایداری اجتماعی-فرهنگی در معماری و نقش آن در فرآیند طراحی معماری شهرهای هوشمند و پایدار می‌پردازد. با توجه به رشد سریع جمعیت شهری و چالش‌های زیست‌محیطی و اجتماعی، نیاز به طراحی فضاهای شهری که نه تنها پایدار از نظر محیطی و اقتصادی باشند، بلکه نیازهای اجتماعی و فرهنگی جوامع را نیز در نظر بگیرند، بیش از پیش احساس می‌شود. این ت...

Many cities worldwide are losing their unique identities due to new urban and architectural developments. Heliopolis, a district in Egypt, is currently undergoing this transformation, particularly with the introduction of flyovers aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and improving traffic flow. While these developments enhance transportation eff...

Investigating visual cognition is essential for understanding how individuals consciously view and respond to urban environments, facilitating the desired outcomes in urban design. This literature review explores various methods for studying spatial-visual cognition to uncover how individuals navigate, perceive, and engage with their surroundings....

The world's ageing population presents both challenges and new opportunities for urban design, particularly in high-density cities like Hong Kong. This study investigates intergenerational cooperation in the co-design of urban public spaces, assisted by Virtual Reality (VR) environments. Through a series of workshops inviting youth, university stud...

How can green spaces smaller than 1 ha improve outdoor thermal conditions in urban neighbourhoods? Considering the variability of cooling effects based on the relevant urban design parameters of size, shape, and spatial distribution, this study entailed development of different design scenarios combining these parameters for four neighbourhood typo...

Presently, the emergence of internet of things (IoT) has significantly improved the processing, analysis, and management of the substantial volume of big data generated by smart cities. Among the various applications of smart cities, notable ones include location-based services, urban design and transportation management. These applications, howeve...

This chapter1 offers a comparison of the ring boulevards of three midsized towns of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Szeged, Brno (Brünn), and Košice (Kassa/Kaschau). This comparative study focusses on the period from 1848 to 1920, which is commonly referred to as the era when modern cities in Central Europe were born.2 The Austro-Hungarian Empire was...

La interacción social con los vecinos es un factor clave en el desarrollo del sentido psicológico de comunidad con el barrio de residencia. A ese respecto se han analizado las actividades sociales y los elementos del diseño urbano que ofrecen oportunidades de interacción. Sin embargo, apenas se ha utilizado el enfoque de análisis de redes sociales...

p>Increasing the visual image quality of public spaces helps enhance the quality of people’s lives. Although previous literature has discussed many of the principles and criteria of the visual design of open environments, architects, landscape architects, and urban designers still face difficulties in defining the most important visual design princ...

Kentin en önemli açık ve yeşil alanı olan parklar, kentsel yeşil alan sisteminin bir parçası olmalarına bağlı olarak yaşanılan kentleri çekici ve yaşanır hale getirir, çevrenin monotonluğunu hafifletir, kentlere imaj kazandırır, yapı kitlelerinin yumuşak bir görünüm kazanmasına olanak sağlarlar. Kentlerin sürdürülebilirliğini sağlayan, kent insanı...

Aim of the Study: Significant risks to coastal ecosystems and biodiversity are posed by sea level rise which impact coastal erosion, and floods to cause hazards, which will have a substantial impact on human livelihoods. This study investigates the perceptions of the indigenous people and their views on the subject matter. Methodology: The methodol...

The urban heat island (UHI) effect has become one of the most prevalent environmental issues today due to the increasing impacts of global climate change. The effect is intensified by the growth of urbanization and the insufficiency of green spaces in urban areas. Sustainable urban design is of critical importance for the future of cities. Design a...

Walking speed, a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of pedestrian behavior, is a critical factor in shaping the design and functionality of sustainable and livable cities. This thematic review analyzes the multifaceted determinants of walking speed, drawing upon research from transportation planning, urban design, public health, and biomechani...

This study investigates the impact of urban structure and topography on public transportation effectiveness in developing countries. Using structural equation modeling analysis of survey data from 500 public transit users across five diverse cities, we examine how these geographical factors influence accessibility, reliability, comfort, and user sa...

Amid global concerns about physical inactivity and its relationship to health, this study aims to understand the relationships between walking behaviour, neighbourhood walkability, and outdoor thermal comfort. A detailed investigation of three high-to-low walkable and comfortable neighbourhoods in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia, forms the basis of thi...

So far, the primary urban informatics connections between service design and urban design have been researched within healthcare and transportation systems. However, as mass events are becoming essential to urban life and new event venues are built in densifying downtowns, a particular design challenge linking the venue and its urban surroundings c...

This paper presents the results of research conducted at the (name of the University and Faculty) in the area of urban design geared towards the new needs of ageing residents. The first part presents the original proposal of a typology of residential environments for seniors based on own research, supported by the realisations of architectural obje...

En las últimas décadas, el crecimiento acelerado de las ciudades ha presentado desafíos significativos en términos de movilidad, ambiente y calidad de vida. La expansión urbana desenfrenada, la dependencia excesiva de los vehículos motorizados y la reducción de espacios verdes han contribuido a entornos urbanos menos habitables y más insostenibles....

This study explores the perceived walkability of one-way commercial streets by utilizing immersive 360-degree virtual reality (VR) videos. While one-way roads are often introduced to facilitate smooth traffic flow on narrow roads, providing safe and walkable environments for pedestrians on the one-way roads is crucial, especially in commercial area...

This study investigates the role of solar orientation in creating sustainable urban land systems in desert regions, using the Ksour of M'Zab in Algeria as a case study. The Ksour are vernacular Islamic and millenarian cities inhabited for centuries, and their urban design has evolved to respond to extreme climatic conditions, particularly insolatio...

Current estimates indicate the world will not achieve the United Nations SDG #5 of gender equality by 2030, with a more accurate prediction post-2300. Escalating global crises have brought existing gender disparities into sharper focus, exacerbating issues of unequal access and opportunity. These conditions make the prioritisation of gender equalit...

With the gradual enhancement of people’s life level, their requirements about the residence quality are higher and higher, and the occurrence of the concept of community provides a new idea. Based on thus background, the connotation and characteristics of the future community are introduced in this article, and the basic methods of the community ur...

The design of street spaces significantly influences public behavior and quality of life. Understanding how various urban street spatial characteristics affect public behavior, alongside the role of multi-sensory perception, enables designers and planners to create more human-centered urban environments. Grounded in landsenses ecology, this study e...

This study examines the blocks around the main station of the Kaohsiung Railway Underground Project in which the 400 m around station will be redeveloped. Two concepts, sustainable urban design and TOD (transit oriented development), were integrated to develop a new planning approach called the original Green-TOD. Among the key issues of Green-TOD,...

Social capital as prominent branch of sociology and social science is recently considered -though as a conceptual tool- in the field of urban design to improve urban qualities. In this study, considering that promotion of social functions in urban texture is a strategy to increase quality of citizenship life, it is tried to find some logical relati...

Urbanization has been shaping economies, standards of living and the environment in the global south. With a rapid pace of urbanization, there is increasing demand for better access to basic amenities, housing, quality and resilient infrastructure and energy. At the same time, the adverse effects on the environment, resources, and urban commons are...

This research examines the impact of architectural design on strengthening social identity in urban neighborhoods with ethnic diversity. Considering the specific characteristics of each neighborhood in different cities, including multi-ethnic cities such as Vancouver and New York, the study analyzes the relationship between urban design and social...

این تحقیق به تحلیل تأثیر ساختمان‌های بلندمرتبه بر جابجایی توده‌های هوایی، کیفیت هوا و پیامدهای آن‌ها بر سلامت عمومی و محیط‌زیست در مناطق شهری پرداخته است. با توجه به روند فزاینده شهرنشینی و افزایش تعداد ساختمان‌های بلندمرتبه در کلان‌شهرها، تأثیرات این ساختمان‌ها بر جریان‌های هوایی و کیفیت هوا در بسیاری از شهرها به یکی از مسائل عمده تبدیل شده است. س...

Urban design focused on improving walkability has received attention as a method of increasing physical activity among the population. However, only a few studies have examined the effect of walking time of opening multifunctional facilities as an architecture-scale intervention. This study aimed to clarify the effect of opening a multifunctional f...

Radical changes are needed in metropolitan-scale strategic planning to better integrate land use, transport planning, and urban water planning, as well as new models for water-sensitive urban design at building and precinct scales that deliver liveability and ecosystem benefits. This is a mission-scale challenge. Transition pathways involve combina...

The reactivation interventions of peripheral urban stations represent an important opportunity for urban regeneration and, more generally, offer a significant case study to develop reflections on the contemporary city dimension, on the meaning of public space, and on the role of urban design. The linear infrastructural system that spreads throughou...

Este trabajo aborda de manera general, una aproximación al impacto positivo que representa la inclusión de un modelo de economía y diseño circular en la concepción y materialización de espacios urbanos sustentables que formen parte de una cultura proyectual en las escuelas de diseño del hábitat. Por ello es importante considerarlos como parte funda...

This article discusses urbanization in China and the United States, and show the differences in the developing paths and similarities in the challenges. The paper studies how China, as a developing country, expands its urbanization significantly in the past decades and how it responds to the challenges of urbanization. On the contrary, the United S...

The increasing urbanization of cities worldwide has driven a parallel rise in resource consumption, waste generation, and environmental degradation. The transition to a circular economy (C.E.) offers a sustainable alternative, shifting from traditional linear resource use and disposal systems to regenerative systems prioritizing material reuse, res...

Historically, waterfronts developments have undergone various stages of development initiatives and become the most challenging tasks for planners and urban designers nowdays. It reflected a dynamic natural resources with special characteristics and regarded as the most important factors that influence the growth and image of the cities and had a s...

Urban public spaces hold significant importance in societal life, playing crucial roles in the development and sustainability of urban environments. These spaces face numerous challenges in the contemporary era. This study examines how sustainable public space design should be structured within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Develo...

During the recent decade, scholars from different disciplines have discussed social sustainability within urban studies from both academic and policy perspectives. This paper aims to review the current literature and characterize definitions and trends related to social sustainability consideration of various urban units. The methodology used in th...

این پژوهش به بررسی چگونگی طراحی شهرهای هوشمند با رویکرد اقلیم‌گرا به‌منظور دستیابی به هوای پاک و سالم و همچنین بهینه‌سازی ذخیره انرژی پرداخته است. با توجه به افزایش شهرنشینی و چالش‌های مرتبط با آلودگی هوا، تغییرات اقلیمی، و افزایش مصرف انرژی، نیاز به راهکارهای نوین شهری اهمیت بیشتری یافته است. طراحی اقلیم‌گرا، با بهره‌گیری از شرایط طبیعی محیط و فنا...

In modern society, the issue of excess weight is becoming increasingly important. The growing number of people suffering from obesity is a growing concern among specialists as well as among the general population. Therefore, closer attention is paid to various approaches and measures aimed at increasing the level of physical activity, thereby preve...

This conceptual paper explores the rationale for selecting Taiping, Perak, Malaysia, as a study location for ageing research within the framework of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC). Taiping’s rich historical and demographic context and designation as the pilot site for Malaysia’s Age-Friendly City in...

A natural hazard and climate change vulnerability and adaptation tool was applied in Tonga to identify health and health system-related climate and natural hazards, and to create and prioritize adaptation strategies and opportunities. During a 2-day multi-sectoral workshop, expert stakeholders prioritized the most extreme health-related and health...

Multi-objective evolutionary algorithms have long been used by architects to find objective solutions to complex building problems involving trade-offs implicit in sustainable building design. At a larger scale, urban designers have created a variety of tools to improve sustainability in urban-and-larger scale design. However, to date, fewer studie...

Understanding human behavior in built environments is critical for designing functional, user centered urban spaces. Traditional approaches, such as manual observations, surveys, and simplified simulations, often fail to capture the complexity and dynamics of real world behavior. To address these limitations, we introduce TravelAgent, a novel simul...

This research investigates urban design strategies to enhance soundscape quality and reduce noise perception, and explores the connections between soundscape quality and preferred activities. The study employs a quantitative methodology to assess the relationships between visual environment, soundscape experience, and human activity, using subjecti...

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) has emerged as a vital framework for integrating sustainable water management into urban planning, tackling the increasing challenges posed by urbanization and climate change. WSUD aims to align water systems with natural ecosystems by minimizing runoff, improving water quality, and promoting biodiversity while a...

The renovation of the waterfronts, such as those in the main public spaces of large cities, started in 1970s. Core industries had found other places to develop far from the city; thereafter key areas fell out of use and into disrepair. As a consequence, a huge number of urban areas became in urgent need of renewal. However, urban design guidelines...

It is estimated that by 2020 half of Nigerians shall live in urban centres. Nigeria has scores of such centres, with many showing the tendency of becoming megacities in a no distant future. One of these cities, Lagos (already a megacity), shall by projection, have a population of 24 million persons by 2020. The other, Abuja, is one of the fastest g...

In the context of architectural and urban design, the aesthetic of a building is a relative and dynamic concept that involves different aspects including building façade style, form, color, texture, and overall artistic expression. However, this evolution can be influenced by various factors such as cultural shifts, technological advancements, mate...

The design discourse mostly in developing world cities tends to commit walking as the concern for transportation purpose. This notion tends to dismiss walking as an extended conception of urban space and take it for granted which allow elements of informal walking fields to emerge. This orients walking in the lines of a mere ‘street sidewalk’ rathe...

This study addresses the need for sustainable urban design, focusing on enhancing street-level interactions in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11). The research specifically examines the evolving role of urban furniture and infrastructure in creating inclusive, resilient cities that respond to current challenges, such as climate ad...

In the Iraqi context the importance of urban regeneration in improving the conditions of the physical environment is still not recognized. Furthermore, the rise of urban regeneration initiatives in Iraq due to the deterioration of the physical urban heritage in Iraqi cities, leads to raising the questions about the level of success of these initiat...

Most cities in recent decades have copied the modern type of architecture and urban design of the western countries. Modern cities in different regions of the world have been relatively developed with similar urban form types. In this research, it has been suggested to investigate the traditional or vernacular architecture and to propose new design...

This study investigates the role of solar orientation in creating sustainable urban land systems in desert regions, using the Ksour of M'Zab in Algeria as a case study. The Ksour are vernacular Islamic and millenarian cities inhabited for centuries, and their urban design has evolved to respond to extreme climatic conditions, particularly insolatio...

The artistic dimension, with its various types and components, appears as a significant factor in shaping the urban scene's identity and the mental image of city dwellers, as many cities in the world have emerged with a different identity from the rest through the different artistic elements spread in them, and thus the great role of the artistic d...

This study explores the architectural and urban design strategies for revitalizing non-formalized open spaces within the historical context of former Ottoman cities, focusing on the Ulus central neighborhood in Ankara, Türkiye. Ulus Square served as a testing ground for a collaborative studio methodology conducted with third-year students in the De...

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Addressing the impact of climate change on urban areas, this study combines geospatial analysis, urban planning, and environmental science to propose resilient city designs. Case studies and simulations demonstrate how adaptive infrastructure can mitigate climate risks

The ultimate goal of urban design is to improve the 'Quality of human life'. Although it may be called urban design by referring to all the outputs and processes of development, it is more useful to use the term urban design by limiting the development process and results in ‘enhancing quality’. However, the history of urban design is not long all...

Apesar da mídia destacar o caráter projetual da Arquitetura e Urbanismo (AU), o contexto socioeconômico e tecnológico brasileiro demanda uma revisão do que é ensinado nas escolas e praticado no meio profissional. A pandemia de COVID-19 intensificou essas reflexões, expondo as limitações das formas tradicionais de produção e pensamento arquitetônico...

En zonas urbanas de alto poder adquisitivo, donde predomina el uso del automóvil, la movilidad no motorizada tiende a presentar una serie de desafíos. Esto limita la actividad física y la interacción social afectando la calidad de vida de los habitantes y aumentando el impacto ambiental. Este estudio busca identificar las barreras que enfrenta la m...

Urban morphology, examining city spatial configurations, links urban design to sustainability. Morphology metrics play a fundamental role in performance-driven computational urban design (CUD) which integrates urban form generation, performance evaluation and optimization. However, a critical gap remains between performance evaluation and complex u...

For a developing country to flourish sustainably, the transport sector needs to be balanced yet compete with its peers to support the growth of diverse sectors of the urban economy. Encouraging active mobility is one of the vital steps for the development of sustainable urban transportation. It indicates any mode of transport that involves physical...

This research systematically reviews and synthesizes existing literature on the impact of biophilic urbanism on sustainability, aiming to elucidate its effects on urban environments across both environmental and social dimensions. Biophilic urbanism, which integrates natural elements into urban settings, is explored for its potential to address the...