Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design [Hardcover]

This book takes a bold epistemological approach to address the fundamental questions that urban design has faced since its inception  questions concerning its legitimacy, definition, nature, content, purpose, theory, methods, jurisdiction and above all its knowledge base. The appropriate level of urban design  global or local  is another critical and emerging question discussed. At the end, an integrative theory of urban design is introduced, on the basis of which a set of principles is developed for application by practicing urban designers. These principles are presented at three essential levels: general, global and local-Iranian. Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design is intended to dispel many of the ambiguities still troubling urban design as a discipline and profession.

Urban Design Definition,Knowledge Base and Principles.- Urban Design Theory.- Urban Design Language.- IntegrativeLanguage of Urban Design.

This book takes a bold epistemological approach to address the fundamental questions that urban design has faced since its inception  questions concerning its legitimacy, definition, nature, content, purpose, theory, methods, jurisdiction and above all its knowledge base. The appropriate level of urban design  global or local  is another critical and emerging question discussed. At the end, an integrative theory of urban design is introduced, on the basis of which a set of principles is developed for application by practicing urban designers. These principles are presented at three essential levels: general, global and local-Iranian. Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design is intended to dispel many of the ambiguities still troubling urban design as a discipline and profession.

Takes an integrative approach to develop urban design theory

Deals with substantive, as well as procedural aspects of urban design

Includes elaborate graphic plÍ