Bill Hillier's space syntax method and theory enables us to describe the spatial properties of
a sustainable city. Empirical testing of the space syntax method over time has confirmed the …

This open access textbook is a comprehensive introduction to space syntax method and
theory for graduate students and researchers. It provides a step-by-step approach for its …

Abstract the pandemic and the post-pandemic scenarios pose the question of a radical
transformation of cities based on criteria of diversity, density, and proximity to foster …

Vitality and Urbanity emerge as key goals of strategies for urban sustainable development
as necessary prerequisites for varied and prosperous cities. Vitality and urbanity are …

We studied the structure of the 15-minute city by measuring the distances from the services
on spatial graphs. While the concept of the 15-minute city is rapidly spreading, its operative …

Human activities and public organizations at different scales are affected by spatial forms
and relationships. Using the roadway layout system (RLS) of an underground mine as an …

In this chapter, we first explain the concept of an axial line and how the axial map is applied
in space syntax. We then discuss the static measure of 'connectivity'with its 'one-step'to 'n …

The planning and building of sustainable cities and communities yields operational theories
on urban space. The novelty of this paper is that it discusses and explores the challenges for …

Land use allocation (LUA) is of prime importance for the development of urban sustainability
and resilience. Since the process of planning and managing land use requires balancing …

Land surface temperature (LST) is one of the key parameters in the physics of land surface
processes from local through global scales. Although many definitions and classifications …