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DK Ching and the Legendary Architecture, Form, Space and Order
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Professor Francis D.K. Ching, also known as F.D.K. Ching, DK Ching, is one of architecture maestro. Many of his masterpieces books have been translated into a number of languages, the books have become standard texts for practicing architects. His basic information about architecture and construction books has been translated around the world for a long time. Read more
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The elements of urban design Theory, Hamid Shirvani :
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Land use has been the focus of traditional physical planning as well as recent general and community development plans.
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Building form and massing are traditional zoning ordinances deal with this aspect of physical from by setting specifics of height, setbacks, and coverage.
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Circulation and parking; it is realistic to assume that the automobile has become an essential part of American life and that the trend will probably continue in the future
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Open space holds different meanings for different professionals. Here it is defined as all landscape, hardscape (roads, sidewalks, and the like), parks, and the recreational space in urban areas.
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The Image of the City Theory, Kevin Andrew Lynch, from the book of “ Image of the City “ (MIT Press, 1960)
- Paths are the channels along which the observer, customarily, occasionally, or potentially moves. Paths are the streets, sidewalks, trails, and other channels in which people trav
- Edges are the linear elements not used or considered as paths by the observer. Edges are perceived boundaries such as walls, buildings, and shorelines;
- Districs are the medium to large section of the city, conceived of as having two dimensional extent. Districts are relatively large sections of the city distinguished by some identity or character;
Dec
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Kevin Lynch and the Image of the City Theory
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Professor Kevin Andrew Lynch, known as Kevin Lynch, 1918-1984, is a maestro architect, the urban designer legend. Kevin Lynch is known by the Image of the City theory, (MIT Press, 1960) those are: 1) path, 2) edges, 3) district, 4) nodes, and 5) landmarks. Read more
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Hamid Shirvani and the Eight Elements of Urban Design Theory
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Dr. Hamid Shirvani known as an architect and urban designer maestro. He created the urban design legendary theory, that is the eight elements of urban design theory, those are: 1) land use, 2) building form and massing, 3) circulation and parking 4) open space 5) pedestrian ways 6) activity support 7) signage and 8 ) preservation. This theory described in his book: Read more