Shane, David Grahame

Recombinant urbanism : conceptual modeling in architecture, urban design, and city theory / txt David Grahame Shane. - 344 p. ill. (some col.) 23 cm. book

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface. Introduction. Chapter 1. What is City Theory? Chapter 2. What is Urban Design? Chapter 3. Three Urban Elelments. Chapter 4. Heterotopias in City Medleing and Urban Design. Conclusion. Heterotopias, the Net City, and Recombinant Urbanism. Notes. Photocredits. Acknowledgements. Index.

Internationally, urban design is more and more becoming a core subject taught in architecture schools. Yet, there is currently no contemporary textbook for urban design that includes a general history and theory of the subject.

723812768189 9780470093313 9780470093290

2005298928


City planning
Architecture--Philosophy
Space Architecture
Metropolitan areas
Architectural design.

NA9050 / S53 2007

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