A methodology is proposed for assessing the physical form of urban areas. Termed morpho,
it deals with fundamental elements of urban form: streets, plots and buildings. It includes …

This thesis notes that there is a lack of systematic research investigating segregation
patterns based on how public space is used and frequented by citizens. In order for …

By approaches ranging from preventive medicine to carbon emission cut, fundamental
problems of our car-dependant societies have been pointed out. In this context, bicycling …

Several suburbs in the Stockholm region witnessed serious outbreaks of violence during
May 2013. The pattern is recognizable: frustration over a situation of social exclusion has …

The issue of pedestrian-friendly urban environments has been of increasing importance
lately in urban planning and design. In order to develop a better knowledge about the …

During recent years, approaches ranging from preventive medicine to carbon emission cut
have shed critical light on our car-dependant societies and pointed out a need for focusing …

This thesis is an attempt to integrate contending cognitive approaches to modeling
wayfinding behavior. The primary goal is to create a plausible model for exploration tasks …

Urban density distribution and mixed-use allocation patterns are considered to be affected
primarily by the inherent spatial structure of urban neighborhoods and the geographic …

This paper is based on the research project Brøset, towards carbon neutral settlements, in
Trondheim, Norway and presents the concept accessible density as an approach for …

Urban area consumes about main percentage of used energy. Cities need basic review in
land management, structure and form to minimize the use of energy which creating …