Quantitative Research on Street Interface Morphology: Comparison Between Chinese and Western Cities

Zhou, Yu

This book investigates the historical evolution, regional differences, and quantitative measurement on street interface, which forms the street space and plays a very important role in urban form. Empirical research reveals the street interface in Chinese cities are much more complicated than European and American cities. This book explores the reason and reveals the relationship between street interface and urban form in morphology. By constructing quantitative measurement method on street interface morphology, quantitative parameters can be used in urban planning guidelines in China. Both researchers and students working in architecture, urban design, urban planning and urban studies can benefit from this book.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-09-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811925481

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2549-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 255