The study of urban reference models is a mere mental exercise unless the results obtained are of practical use. We have therefore tried to show that certain layouts we have studied are not just int…
The global market for oil and gas resources is rapidly changing. Three major trendsthe rise of new consumers, the increasing influence of state players, and concerns about climate changeare com…
This unique and timely book introduces youth to what public space is, why it is important and how best to use it. It also underscores the need to create, preserve and protect public space. Readers …
Although contemporary practice in urbanism has many sources of design guidelines, it lacks theory to provide a flexible approach to the complexities of most urban situations. The author provides th…
Commercial Building Design: Integrating CIimate, Comfort, and Cost answers these ques tions by fully explaining the innovative design, construction, and performance evaluation techniques that were …
This book is not concerned simply with building by government or local government agencies, nor solely with one particular type of development—for example, the point block—nor with pictorial da…
The idea of this book arose from the experience of the authors in working on integrated shopping development projects without the benefit of a source of comprehensive background information. lt app…
This Urbanization Primer was originally a compilation of notes recording observations as well as work experiences over several years. In 1976, these notes were focused in a Primer for site and serv…
Transportation is an important sector of society in which many decisions must be made. In the search for the right decisions to be taken, mathematical techniques for transport network optimization …
The Centre for Urban Studies was entrusted in August, 1974 with the job of preparing a Survey Report on the Urban Squatters of Dacca, Chitta gong and Khulna. The Survey was sponsored by the Urban D…