The role of sustainable mobility and its impact on society and the environment is evident and
recognized worldwide. Nevertheless, although there is a growing number of measures and …

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 contribution demonstrates how space syntax methods on various scale levels can be
used to identify and describe the spatial features of a compact city. Firstly, the term urban …

Land use mix is one of the cornerstones for urban sustainability, in opposition to functional
segregation and zoning policies. Land use mix is a prerequisite for urban proximity …

This contribution demonstrates how inner ring roads change the location pattern of shops in
urban areas with the application of the space syntax method. A market rational behaviour …

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 …

In this chapter, I describe space syntax, a recent configurational approach to urban
morphological studies that shows some conceptual similarities to the network analysis of …

Because the functions of the subsurface are hidden from view, its important role in society is
often ignored or taken for granted. The subsurface is, however, an essential part of the …

Energy usage in cities is intertwined with its spatial configuration—the denser and more
compact the city, the more concentrated and efficient the energy usage is to be expected. To …

The interactive relationship between transportation and land use has become more difficult
to understand and predict, due to the economic boom and corresponding fast-paced …