Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology

Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology is a comprehensive compilation of essays, diagrams, and images on the Rural-to-Urban Transect, providing historical, practical, and theoretical insights into urban planning. It serves as a unifying theory for various fields of urban design and includes the most complete collection of Transect images ever published.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 269 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2021
Publisher: Oro Editions

Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Rural-to-Urban Transect, a groundbreaking urban planning methodology developed in the 20th century. This comprehensive compilation features a collection of the most important essays, diagrams, and images on the subject, offering historical, practical, and theoretical insights into this influential approach.

The Transect serves as a unifying theory that provides a framework for various fields of urban design, including retail, zoning, thoroughfare design, environmental sustainability, and philosophy. To enhance the understanding and practical application of the Transect, the editors have curated a selection of the most significant previously published essays, while also commissioning renowned academics and professionals to contribute new perspectives on its use in their respective areas of expertise.

In addition to the textual content, this book also boasts an extensive collection of diagrams and drawings, making it an invaluable resource for visual learners. These visual representations help to illustrate the key concepts and principles of the Transect and facilitate its practical implementation.

Whether you are an academic, student, or practitioner interested in urban planning, architecture, or design, Transect Urbanism: Readings in Human Ecology is an essential reference source. It provides a deep understanding of the Rural-to-Urban Transect and its applications, equipping you with the tools and knowledge necessary to create great places that are sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 206 x 256 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951541019