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Browsing: Urbanism
Urbanism is the art and science of creating cities that are both functional and beautiful. It’s a discipline that strives to strike a balance between community needs, sustainability, and aesthetic harmony. From revitalizing historic neighborhoods to designing futuristic metropolises, urbanism is the driving force behind the cities of tomorrow.
Our pages offer a glimpse into the diverse approaches and philosophies of urban planning. Discover how architects, city planners, and urban designers are reshaping urban environments to meet the demands of a rapidly urbanizing world. We unveil the innovative concepts, strategies, and projects that are redefining our understanding of urban living.
Meet the visionary urbanists who are championing green spaces, efficient transit systems, and community-oriented developments. Their work goes beyond constructing buildings; it’s about creating inclusive, walkable, and sustainable cities that enrich the lives of their inhabitants.
From mixed-use developments that promote live-work-play balance to smart cities harnessing data and technology for efficiency, we explore the multifaceted aspects of modern urbanism. Whether you’re an urban enthusiast, an architect, or simply curious about the future of urban living, our pages invite you to explore a world where cities are more than just places to reside – they are the engines of innovation and culture.
Regenerative design aims to improve social, economic, and environmental systems by working with natural cycles and processes. Its goal is to protect ecosystems and communities, making them stronger.
Singapore, one of Asia’s most significant multi-cultural urban centers, is often referred to as the leading example of a smart city.
Today, health is associated with a wide range of fields. In addition to physical health, other aspects of health include mental, social, political, economic, and urban health.
Heat affects everyone. Due to the urban heat island effect, people living in cities are more at risk than those in suburban or rural areas.
If human-centric design can be a service – rather than a ‘standard’ – what other design approaches are there? Is there a difference between human-centric and human-centered?
Today, climate change stands out as a serious threat that causes environmental and socio-economic problems worldwide. Especially cities with a large population density stand out as the regions that experience the effects of this threat most intensely.
Perspectives from architects of The Line: Is it a visionary utopia or a dystopian dream?
By Reyyan Dogan
The highly anticipated utopian project that raises question marks in everyone’s minds, The Line. For the first time, a publicly spoken documentary was broadcast through the mouths of those involved in the project. So how do they convey their excitement and questions?
The public, the planned object, and the planners: The essential idea of participatory urban design is to bring these three elements into a transparent and democratic process.
In this article, Tom attempt to open and widen the field of contemporary urbanism and discuss issues and potential fields of expertise that may become more relevant to urbanists (and consequently to urban planners and architects) in the future.
The United Arab Emirates is currently undertaking the development of multiple large-scale projects that will significantly impact the nation’s future and solidify its position as a leader in the global and regional arena.