Description

Urban design is the art of creating towns, cities, streets, and spaces. It is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process that shapes the physical settings for life, encompassing the design of buildings, spaces, landscapes, and the establishment of frameworks for sustainable development. Urban design can range from developing masterplans for large areas to creating detailed designs for local streets or public spaces. It focuses on designing at a human scale to improve life quality and create attractive, durable, and cost-effective places. A well-designed urban area must function efficiently, be visually appealing, and be maintainable. Urban architecture facilitates high-density living and working environments, making efficient use of space crucial. A popular modern trend is the development of multi-use buildings that combine living spaces with private offices, catering to the increasing prevalence of telecommuting. The book offers a design analysis method and a design approach using comparative and transformative matrices, derived from analyzing formative architectural and urban elements. This approach helps in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing urban environments that stand the test of time.