This paper studies the spatial forms and cultural sustainability of the Damazhan and
Xiaomazhan historical area, the only area that reflects the development of the assembled …

Cities are complex products of human culture, characterised by a startling diversity of visible
traits. Their form is constantly evolving, reflecting changing human needs and local …

The modern discipline of urban morphology gives us a ground for the comparative analysis
of cities, which increasingly includes specific quantitative elements. In this paper, we make a …

A very broad conceptual diagram of the epistemology of the field of urban morphology is
provided as a first step to illustrating the potential connections between different schools of …

Plots are hypothesised as the most influential determinant of urban form evolution yet
remain understudied. Existing morphological studies exploring plots' influential role lack …

Research in Urban Morphology has long been exploring the form of cities and their changes
over time, especially by establishing links with the parallel dynamics of these cities' social …

Suburban space has traditionally been understood as a formless remnant of physical city
expansion, without a dynamic or logic of its own. Suburban Urbanities challenges this view …

The importance of the plot (also referred to as 'property') as one of the fundamental elements
of urban form is well recognized within the field of urban morphology. Despite the fact that it …

Despite the prominence of cities within sustainability transitions, the scholarship has been
criticised for its lack of engagement with spatiality. This article engages with physical change …

Cities are under increased pressure to be resilient and resistant to the effects of climate
change and rapid urbanisation. However, this idea has still not been fully integrated in to …