Urban design is the process of designing and shaping the physical forms of cities, towns,
and suburbs. It involves the arrangement and design of street systems, groups of buildings …

Green architecture and energy efficiency have become imperative considerations in
contemporary construction practices, driven by the escalating global concern over …

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 …

Libraries, laundrettes, and lidos. Pizzerias, plazas, and playgrounds. Sidewalks, swimming
pools, and schools. These are just some of the kinds of spaces and facilities that contribute …

This paper sets out a series of normative principles for planners and others to use when
planning for and regulating public space design and management. Based on an exhaustive …

Life Takes Place argues that, even in our mobile, hypermodern world, human life is
impossible without place. Seamon asks the question: why does life take place? He draws on …

The current Covid-19 pandemic has interested the whole word, changing habits and use of
places and cities. In the lockdown period, cities and public spaces became completely …

The experience of walking through a city is influenced by amenities and the visual qualities
of its built environment. This paper uses thousands of pedestrian trajectories obtained from …

A strong sense of community has been associated with improved wellbeing, increased
feelings of safety and security, participation in community affairs and civic responsibility …

The aim of this letter is to raise some critical concerns and gaps in the booming literature on
Smart Cities; concerns that we think deserve greater attention from scientists, policy makers …