Stadtparterre: Erdgeschoss, Strasse, Hof und deren UEbergange

The urban parterre is the ground floor level of the city, composed of built and unbuilt spaces. This book explores the interplay between ground floor, inner courtyards, streets, and their interfaces, using Urban Parterre Modelling to analyze architectural structures from the late nineteenth century. It discusses the challenges and opportunities posed by these buildings for sustainable, resilient, and circular future use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag

The urban parterre holds a pivotal significance in assessing the factors that contribute to the livability of cities. The urban parterre refers to the ground floor level of the city, encompassing both built and unbuilt spaces that shape our daily interactions. Traditionally, urban research has primarily focused on either the ground floor or public spaces, overlooking the intricate interplay between these elements. In this book, we delve into the systemic relationship between the ground floor, inner courtyards, streets, and their interfaces. By employing Urban Parterre Modelling, we undertake a comprehensive analysis of architectural structures dating back to the late nineteenth century, known as the Gründerzeit period. Through this exploration, we uncover the hidden challenges and opportunities posed by these buildings in relation to their sustainable, resilient, and circular future use.

To provide a concrete example, we take Vienna's Gründerzeit parterre as a starting point and examine the development of urban parterre systems in various European cities. By conducting a critical and comparative analysis, we explore how these cities have responded to the unique urban challenges of their time and adapted their parterre systems to promote sustainable development.

In conclusion, the urban parterre plays a crucial role in shaping the livability of cities. By examining its complex interplay and considering its sustainable, resilient, and circular future use, we can unlock the potential of existing architecture to create more vibrant, resilient, and sustainable urban environments.

Weight: 959g
Dimension: 280 x 220 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783986120283