City in layers-part 2- An urban design concept is the second article of a series1.In fact, this article aims to analyze and discuss several urban design methods and theories. Specifically, methods created by academics and practitioners, in certain cases, creating the urban form. In addition, I present my discussion of the new approach of urban […]
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Net Zero Energy Building Architecture or Engineering?
Net Zero energy building is an approach to designing a building to use low energy. The design that generates as much renewable energy from various sources. The approach has many common goals with green architecture and sustainable urban development. It received much attention from institutions, and the government see video below. That Focus because of […]
Urbanism: urban design, & public art and space quality
The article explores the relationship between architecture and urban design in urban planning, focusing on the creation and analysis of urban public spaces. It discusses the functions of urban public spaces, their role in urban renewal, and the integration of public art. The location and significance of public art in urban spaces are also examined.
Urbanism: the dialectic of architecture and urban design
Urbanism: the dialectic of architecture and urban design is the first article and an introductory article of a series1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17. Urbanism is a word that appeared in many areas of research and professional critic reports. Surely, a massive number of papers, journal articles, and even online articles addressed urbanism. Specifically, from many fields of specialty and […]
Urban design vs urban planning
Urban design vs urban planning is an article that shows major and minor differences between the two fields. First, it defines the two fields in the academy and practice-based. Second, what types of work the two fields include in practice. Third, which individual does the work process in practice. Urban design vs urban planning : […]
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What is sustainable urban development?
What is sustainable urban development? Is an article that completes the previous articles 1,2. The article defines what is sustainable urban development? also highlights, and to point to the institutions and commercial publications spread all around the world about policies and guidelines. In addition to sustainable urban development in practice. Finally, some other contradictions of […]
What is a green idea?
What is a green idea? Is an article that identifies the phrase, green ideas. And also identifies its routes in different fields such as literature and environment. The article focuses on the relation of the phrase and writing in architecture, urban design, and planning. To show the everlasting effect of the phrase on writing continuously […]
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Paradigm shift in architecture: Business & Urban design
The paradigm shift in architecture: business & urban design is the second article of a series 1. Articles that examine the effect of the paradigm on the way architects work and its effect on firm business. In addition, to define the major characteristics of a paradigm when it happens in a certain timeline in the […]
BUILDING BRASIL: The proactive urban renewal of informal settlements
Author Marc Angelil & Rainer Hehl Publisher Ruby Press language English Book Type Paperback ISBN-10 9783981343649 Pages 464 The author Urban renewal a book of a master’s degree program course in ETH Zurich initiated by Marc M. Angélil. Rainer Hehl is the director of a study for this program. Marc Angelil holds a PhD degree […]
Sustainable Urban Design an environmental approach
Author Adam Ritchie & Randall Thomas Publisher Taylor & Francis group language English Book Type Paperback ISBN-10 9780415447829 Pages 256 Adam Ritchie and Randall Thomas are the authors of sustainable urban design book. Adam Ritchie is a physician holds a double bachelor degree in applied physics from Denis Detroit and York universities. Worked as a […]