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This innovative book defines the concept of immured spaces across
time, space and culture and investigates various categories of
restricted places such as divided, segregated and protected spaces.
Drawing on examples from across the world, this book analyses not
only what separates and divides space, but also the wide variety of
impacts that the imposition of new barriers and boundaries or the
opening of existing ones has on places, people and surrounding
areas. Contributors integrate case studies with theoretical
analysis to draw conclusions and advance an analytical framework of
immured spaces. The chapters present a point of reference to
highlight areas of significance and also to encourage further
detailed work in this important area. The book has a strong
research dimension and will therefore be of interest to academic
communities in planning, cultural heritage, psychology,
architecture and urban studies. In addition, the use of case
studies to develop a common framework will appeal to practitioners
and policy makers.
This book reinterprets architecture in Beijing during the reigns of
the Kangxi (1661-1722), Yongzheng (1723-1735) and Qianlong
(1736-1795) emperors in the eighteenth century. More specifically,
it views the building processes of the four churches and the
Western palaces in the Yuanming Yuan garden as an example of
cultural dialogue in the context of the Enlightenment. The study is
based firstly on archival sources from different institutions from
around the globe, using Big Data to manage them. Secondly, it
places increased emphasis on architectural remains, preserved both
in international collections as well as at archaeological sites. To
take advantage of these remains, some were recorded using
close-range photogrammetry. Digital sunlight analyses of the
buildings' interiors were also carried out. From these emerging
technologies, as well as written sources, it becomes possible first
to reinterpret Beijing as an imperial capital where religious
tolerance and cosmopolitanism were increasing, and second to
re-evaluate the entire Yuanming Yuan Garden complex as a miniature
version of Beijing. This approach makes for easier subsequent
comparisons with other imperial capitals of the time, such as
London, Paris and Istanbul. As such, this study reveals a largely
neglected chapter in the global history of architecture, while
simultaneously offering a crucial re-examination of the existing
architectural remains.
Walking and cycling are becoming a fashionable lifestyle choice -
both as a low-impact exercise and a healthy means of travel. There
is ever-growing demand for the construction of pedestrian and
cyclist paths internationally, and it's the rate of growth that
highlights new challenges as well as opportunities for landscape
designers. This book showcases several exciting design projects of
pedestrian and cyclist paths across a range of environments, from
cities to local communities, urban to larger national parks. The
book includes an informative design guide and a set of criteria
that should provide strong reference materials for professionals
and students in related design fields.
A highly-illustrated, pocket-sized guide to understanding the
forces that have shaped the world's cities from the dawn of
civilisation to the present day. The fortunes of towns and cities
rise and fall along with the fate of the civilisations to which
they belong. Some are lost entirely, now no more than ruins; others
have thrived as urban centres for millennia; and all contain vital
clues embedded in their streets and skylines which reveal why their
inhabitants grouped together, and tell of their unique social,
political and cultural histories. Packed with plans, maps, and
drawings, this book takes you on an international journey of
discovery to explore the history of cities from our earliest urban
origins to the contemporary world city - from Babylon to Beijing,
London to Paris, and from the skyscrapers of New York to the
streets of their own home town. A must-read for anyone interested
in history, cities, and travel, this fascinating book turns you
into an urban detective to see how our towns and cities grew the
way they are.
For the past 150 years, architecture has been a significant tool in
the hands of city planners and leaders. In Creating Cities/Building
Cities, Peter Karl Kresl and Daniele Ietri illustrate how these
planners and leaders have utilized architecture to achieve a
variety of aims, influencing the situation, perception and
competitiveness of their cities. Whether the objective is branding,
re-vitalization of the economy, beautification, development of an
economic and business center, status development, or seeking
distinction with the tallest building, distinctive architecture has
been an essential instrument for those who manage the course of a
city's development. Since the 1870s, and the reconstruction of
Chicago following the Great Fire, architecture has been affected
powerfully by advances in design, technology and materials used in
construction. The authors identify several key elements in such a
strategic initiative, and in the penultimate chapter examine
several cases of cities that have ignored one or more of these
elements and have failed in their attempt. A unique set of insights
into this fascinating topic, this study will appeal to specialists
in urban planning, economic geography, and architecture. Readers
interested in urban development will also find its coverage
accessible and enlightening.
This book reviews the fundamentals of this local climatic
phenomenon as a gateway to solving the challenging problems of
rapid urbanization in the face of climate change. This work uses
the dimensions and principles of urban planning and design, and
landscape architecture in conjunction with the competence of
environmental design to reduce the impact of this phenomenon. The
book focuses on five SDGs to explain the problems that urban
residents suffer because of high temperatures or the formation of
heat islands. These selected SDGs are Goals 1, 3, 8, 11, and 13.
Some of which can be limited to affecting the health status,
productive capacity, social and economic well-being, and the
feeling of distress and aggressive behavior. This book focuses on
five SDGs: poverty (Goal 1), public health and well-being (Goal 3),
decent work and economic growth (Goal 8), sustainable cities and
societies (Goal 11), and climate action (Goal 13). These goals are
associated with the increasing UHI phenomenon that accompanies
rapid urbanization, which has changed the way of life of many
countries worldwide. Thus, this book aims to reach sustainable
cities and societies that do not suffer from poverty and disease
due to climatic change and where decent work and social and
economic well-being is achieved. The prime audience includes
experts working in architecture, site planning and design, urban
planning and design, landscape architecture, sustainable urban
design, and environmental design. In addition, the book focuses on
researchers, academics, practitioners, and urban governance,
developers, and policymakers. Significantly, the target audience
can get more insights into using new paradigms, methods,
techniques, modelings, and research applications.
How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the
structure and purpose of bridges. It is a guide to reading the
structural clues embedded in every bridge that allows their variety
and ingenuity to be better appreciated. Small enough to carry in
your pocket and serious enough to provide real answers, this
comprehensive guide analyses and explores all types of bridges from
around the world from the first millennium to the present day. The
book also explores fundamental concepts of bridge design, key
materials and engineering techniques whilst providing an accessible
visual guide with intelligent text, using detailed illustrations
and cross-sections of technical features.
In recent years, smart cities have been an emerging area of
interest across the world. Due to this, numerous technologies and
tools, such as building information modeling (BIM) and digital
twins, have been developed to help achieve smart cities. To ensure
research is continuously up to date and new technologies are
considered within the field, further study is required. The
Research Anthology on BIM and Digital Twins in Smart Cities
considers the uses, challenges, and opportunities of BIM and
digital twins within smart cities. Covering key topics such as
data, design, urban areas, technology, and sustainability, this
major reference work is ideal for industry professionals,
government officials, computer scientists, policymakers,
researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.
This book is about managing the infrastructure development cycle
from project initiation to the end of the operation and maintenance
phase. It focuses on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract
and, from this perspective, private and public sector procurement
are variations.Designed for students from different backgrounds
such as information technology, business, architecture, quantity
surveying, urban planning, project management, engineering,
construction, facilities management, transport, finance, economics,
and law, the book provides a structured guide to these diverse
students as well as researchers, public officials, project
sponsors, lenders, developers, contractors, subcontractors,
suppliers, investors, infrastructure fund managers, insurers,
facilities managers, non-government organizations, and consultants
such as designers, engineers, environmental specialists, legal
advisors, and brokers.The book presents general principles that are
applicable in different countries, particularly in the developing
world where markets and other institutions are less developed and
uses examples to clarify ideas.
This book is about managing the infrastructure development cycle
from project initiation to the end of the operation and maintenance
phase. It focuses on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract
and, from this perspective, private and public sector procurement
are variations.Designed for students from different backgrounds
such as information technology, business, architecture, quantity
surveying, urban planning, project management, engineering,
construction, facilities management, transport, finance, economics,
and law, the book provides a structured guide to these diverse
students as well as researchers, public officials, project
sponsors, lenders, developers, contractors, subcontractors,
suppliers, investors, infrastructure fund managers, insurers,
facilities managers, non-government organizations, and consultants
such as designers, engineers, environmental specialists, legal
advisors, and brokers.The book presents general principles that are
applicable in different countries, particularly in the developing
world where markets and other institutions are less developed and
uses examples to clarify ideas.
This title is the first in a series of essential overviews of green
building trends from around the world. The 'green building
revolution' is a worldwide movement for energy-efficient,
environmentally aware architecture and design. Europe has been in
the forefront of green building technology, and "Green Building
Trends: Europe" provides an indispensable overview of these cutting
edge ideas and applications.In order to write this book, well-known
U.S. green building expert Jerry Yudelson interviewed a number of
Europe's leading architects and engineers and visited many
exemplary projects. With the help of copious photographs and
illustrations, Yudelson describes some of the leading contemporary
green buildings in Europe, including the new Lufthansa headquarters
in Frankfurt, the Norddeutsche Landesbank in Hannover, a new school
at University College London, the Beaufort Court Zero-Emissions
building, the Merck Serono headquarters in Geneva, and a
zero-net-energy, all-glass house in Stuttgart.In clear, jargon-free
prose, Yudelson provides profiles of progress in the journey
towards sustainability, describes the current regulatory and
business climates, and predicts what the near future may bring. He
also provides a primer on new technologies, systems, and regulatory
approaches in Western Europe that can be adopted in North America,
including building-integrated solar technologies, radiant heating
and cooling systems, dynamic facades that provide natural
ventilation, innovative methods for combining climate control and
water features in larger buildings, zero-net-energy homes built
like Thermos bottles, and strict government timetables for
achieving zero-carbon buildings."Green Building Trends: Europe" is
an essential resource for anyone interested in the latest
developments in this rapidly growing field.
New technologies have the power to augment many aspects of society,
including public spaces and art. The impact of smart technology on
urban design is vast and filled with opportunity and has profound
implications on the everyday urban environment. Only by starting
new conversations can we develop further contemporary insights that
will affect how we move through the world. Reconstructing Urban
Ambiance in Smart Public Places is a pivotal reference source that
provides contemporary insights into a comprehensive interpretation
of urban ambiances in smart places as it relates to the development
of cities or to various levels of intervention in extant urban
environments. The book also examines the impact of architectural
design on the creation of urban ambience in artworks and how to
reflect this technique in the fields of professional architectural
practice. While covering a wide range of topics including
wellbeing, quality-related artistry, and atmosphere, this
publication combines smart technological innovation with creative
design principles. This book is ideally designed for civil
engineers, urban designers, architects, entrepreneurs,
policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students.
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