Toward an Integrative Theory of Urban Design (University of Tehran Science and Humanities Series)

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. 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. Hossein Bahrainy, Ameneh Bakhtiar. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book takes a bold epistemological approach to address the fundamental questions that urban design has faced since its inception ĺl questions concerning its legitimacy, definition, nature, content, purpose, theory, methods, jurisdiction and above all its knowledge base. The appropriate level of urban design ĺl global or local ĺl 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 Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-3 Urban Design Definition, Knowledge Base and Principles....Pages 5-28 Urban Design Theory....Pages 29-38 Urban Design Language....Pages 39-49 Integrative Language of Urban Design....Pages 51-85 Conclusion....Pages 87-88 Back Matter....Pages 89-113