Tag: urban design
Green Urbanism: Magnificent Cities For The Future
The depletion of natural energy sources, city overpopulation, increased carbon footprint, physical, and biological pollution, as well as global warming, with all of its effects on the quality of life, are the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century. Large settlements, which are characterised by high population and development densities, will be most impacted in…
Visionary Urban Planning: Notable Planners and Their Dynamic Impact
Introduction In the realm of urban planning and architectural innovation, the legacies of Patrick Geddes, Otto H. Königsberger, Lúcio Costa, and Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis stand as testaments to their influential contributions. From Geddes’ transformative urban planning for Tel Aviv to Königsberger’s dynamic work in India and beyond, from Costa’s groundbreaking design of Brasília to Doxiadis’…
Urban farming: A New Age Solution To Rapid Urbanization
Extreme natural disasters are becoming more common all around the planet. Floods, hurricanes, and sea-level rise, according to numerous studies, might affect 800 million people worldwide by the middle of the century, costing cities $1 trillion every year. This means that, in order to protect the city and its inhabitants, it is critical to address…
Eco-innovation in Public Building Design: Sustainability in Architecture
Introduction In the realm of public building design, architects and urban planners are now prioritizing strategies that harmonize with the natural surroundings instead of opposing them, as sustainability plays a vital role in this field. The domain of architecture has made significant progress, transitioning from passive approaches that optimize daylight to proactive ones that incorporate…
Growth due to Conceptual Urban Planning Theories in the Year 2022
Introduction The built environment has long inspired social responsibility and the need to enhance society. Theories are ideas, thoughts and contemplations thought meticulously with the application of science and current or future technologies. Many conceptual urban planning theories have been developed over a period to further think about their application. There are many urban planning…
