Kheir Al-Kodmany

Humanizing the High-Rise City

Podiums, Plazas, Parks, Pedestrian Networks, and Public Art

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book delves into the art of turning towering skyscraper cities into vibrant havens that foster human connection. Examining 20 major high-rise cities worldwide, synthesizing extensive literature, and enriched with over 200 photographs, this book showcases projects seamlessly weaving nature, art, and connectivity into the urban fabric.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032362649
• ISBN-10: 1032362642
• Artikelnr.: 70149206

Autorenporträt

Kheir Al-Kodmany is an expert in vertical urbanism, sustainable design, GIS, visualization systems, public participation, and crowd management. He is Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and previously worked for the Chicago firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Podiums 3. Public Plazas 4. Streets as Plazas 5. Public Parks 6. City-Wide Parks 7. Urban-Room Parks 8. Sculptural Parks 9. Waterfront Parks 10. Elevated Parks 11. Sky Parks
Gardens
and Green Walls 12. Greenery-Covered Tall Buildings 13 Promenades
Pedestrian Networks
and Streetscapes 14. Public Art 15. Conclusions