What is design management in architecture?

What is Design Management in Architecture is the first article of a series.  Articles about design management in architecture practice. In the real world, an architect or anyone can find many resources about project and design management. The available resources include research papers, reports, books, and theses. They fulfill the subject of the document’s aims […]

Rethinking Local Development Plan-Making: An Alternative Approach Based on Lessons from the EU Plans

Existing plan-making approaches have weaknesses. An examination of these weaknesses leads to a different way of thinking about planning. So, the alternative approach is structured around Resources, Needs, and Funding for local development plan-making. Introduction The study of local development plan-making in England and some other EU countries inspired me to write this series of […]

Local Development Plan Defects – Part 2: City Structure, Environment & Mobility

Urban planning: local development plan defects- part 2 is the second article of a series of articles. This article will discuss the remaining three areas of concentration of local development plan defects in the plan-making process: City structure, Environment, Mobility. This article continues a 5-part series on local development plan defects. For the complete alternative […]

City in Layers – Part 6: London’s Urban Systems, Sprawl & Mixed-Use Shift (2000-2015)

City in layers-part 6- An urban design concept is the sixth article of a series1,2,3,4,5. In fact, this article aims to analyze London’s urban design between 2000-2015. Specifically, to discuss the existing and organization and city systems connections. Furthermore, the change from urban sprawl and uncontrolled densities to mixed use development. Despite the officials’ and […]

City in Layers – Part 4: London Transport Development & Inner-City Failures (1900-1935)

City in layers-part 4- An urban design concept is the fourth article of a series1,2,3. In fact, this article aims to analyze London’s urban design between 1900-1935. Specifically, to discuss transport development proposals. Furthermore, the city survey of major industries. Also, inner city problems and authorities’ reactions. In addition, I present my discussion of the […]