Salutogenic Urbanism: Architecture and Public Health in Early Modern European Cities

This book explores how architecture and landscape design promoted public health in early modern cities, focusing on fifteenth- through nineteenth-century Europe. It highlights the intersections of medical theory, government policy, and architectural practice in designing, improving, and monumentalizing sanitation and healthcare infrastructure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 341 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This captivating book delves into a novel and insightful perspective on the evolution of early modern cities, shedding light on the profound and intricate ways in which architecture and landscape design played a crucial role in promoting public health on a grand scale. With a focus on fifteenth through nineteenth-century Europe, it explores the histories of spaces and institutions that fostered healthy living, highlighting the intricate intersections of medical theory, government policy, and architectural practice in the design, improvement, and monumentalization of sanitation and healthcare infrastructure. Through in-depth studies, this book underscores the collaborative efforts of design thinking and scientific expertise in revolutionizing the facilities for disease treatment and prevention, as well as the profound impact of cross-cultural exchange on early modern strategies of urban improvement. Moreover, it sheds light on the creation of innovative therapeutic environments through state, communal, and private initiatives aimed at preserving both physical and mental health, encompassing a wide range of initiatives, from recreational landscapes to esteemed spa resorts. This comprehensive exploration offers a fresh and transformative understanding of the role of design in shaping the health and well-being of urban communities throughout history.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811978500
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023