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Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design

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Authors:
  1. Hossein Bahrainy

    1. Faculty of Fne Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

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  2. Ameneh Bakhtiar

    1. University of Arts, Isfahan, Iran

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  • Takes an integrative approach to develop urban design theory
  • Deals with substantive, as well as procedural aspects of urban design
  • Includes elaborate graphic presentations of urban design principles at three levels
  • Includes the development of the language of urban design
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: University of Tehran Science and Humanities Series (UTSHS)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 1-3

  3. Urban Design Definition, Knowledge Base and Principles

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 5-28

  4. Urban Design Theory

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 29-38

  5. Urban Design Language

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 39-49

  6. Integrative Language of Urban Design

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 51-85

  7. Conclusion

    • Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar
    Pages 87-88

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 89-113
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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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Fne Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

    Hossein Bahrainy

  • University of Arts, Isfahan, Iran

    Ameneh Bakhtiar

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