Essential Urban Design
Author | : Rob Cowan |
Publisher | : Riba Publishing |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2021-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 1859469019 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781859469019 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Shaping our cities, streets and public spaces, urban design informs the places we live. It is a complex multi-disciplinary process, requiring the input of a wide variety of stakeholders and design and construction professionals. Each urban project invariably throws up a new set of problems and strategic decisions for the design team. This guide distils the essential information required for the expert direction of the day-to-day work of urban design, from strategic design to masterplanning through to character assessment and collaboration. Compact and accessible with over 250 hand-drawn figures and plans, it's the perfect everyday companion for junior practitioners and experienced heads alike across the built environment.