Urban Design Handbook: Techniques and Working Methods (Norton Book for Architects and Designers (Paperback)) - Softcover

Urban Design Associates

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393731065 ISBN 13: 9780393731064

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2003

Synopsis

Based on Urban Design Associates’ in-house training procedures, this unique handbook details the techniques and working methods of a major urban design and planning firm.

Covering the process from basic principles to developed designs, the book outlines the range of project types and services that urban designers can offer and sets out a set of general operating guidelines and procedures for:

• Developing a master plan, including techniques for engaging citizens in the design process and technical analysis to evaluate the physical form of the neighborhood, centered on a design charrette with public participation;
• Preparing a pattern book to guide residential construction in a new traditional town, including the documentation of architectural and urban precedents in a form that can be used by architects and builders;
• Implementing contextual architectural design, including methods of applying the essential qualities of traditional architecture in many styles to modern programs and construction techniques.

This invaluable guide offers an introductory course in urbanism as well as an operations manual for architects, planners, developers, and public officials.

300 color illustrations

About this title

About the Author:

Urban Design Associates is a Pittsburgh-based national practice that creatively engages citizens to revitalize city neighborhoods, transform public housing, bring new life to downtowns and waterfronts, and build new traditional towns.

Review:

“Stuffed with specifics... new urbanists and city enthusiasts everywhere will enjoy it as an entertaining and instructive reference.”
- Philip Langdon, New Urban News

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0393731065
• ISBN 13: 9780393731064
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208