Journal articles: 'Urban design quality'

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Zhang, Yunwei, and Zhaolin Gu. "Air quality by urban design." Nature Geoscience 6, no. 7 (2013): 506. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ngeo1869.

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Chapman, David W., and Peter J. Larkham. "Urban design, urban quality and the quality of life: Reviewing the department of the environment's urban design campaign." Journal of Urban Design 4, no. 2 (1999): 211–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13574809908724447.

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Wey, W. M., and W. L. Wei. "Urban Street Environment Design for Quality of Urban Life." Social Indicators Research 126, no. 1 (2015): 161–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11205-015-0880-2.

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Punter, John. "The Recession, Housing Quality and Urban Design." International Planning Studies 15, no. 3 (2010): 245–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13563475.2010.509478.

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Asha, N., K. S. Anantha Krishna Dr., and Salila Vanka Dr. "Quality of Life Parameters - An Urban Design Perspective." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis 05, no. 07 (2022): 1878–83. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6942361.

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Quality of life (QoL) is an important goal that needs to be achieved by an urban society in general and a neighborhood in particular. The physical space and the QoL of a community are related to a very significant extent. Physical space provides a setting for community living among the residents. There is a sense of place attachment through the way people interact and engage with the physical space. This sense of space becomes even more important in the present context, because of the rapid process of urbanization, which has negatively impacted the QoL in Urban areas. This paper attempts to identify the connection between urban design parameters and Quality of life (QoL) through a literature survey. The attempt is to review various definitions and dimensions of QoL as discussed in the contemporary urban design theories and approaches, both objective and subjective. Furthermore, this paper discusses methods put forward by various researchers to quantify the qualitative aspects of QoL. Finally, a matrix is proposed to establish a set of parameters that includes physical, social, environmental, and psychological concerns of Quality of life in urban neighborhoods. These parameters may act as a guide for the analysis of the urban neighborhoods from the perspective of Quality of Life (QoL)    

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García-Pérez, Sergio. "Diseño urbano y espacio público en contextos de regeneración urbana integrada: conceptos, marco institucional y experiencias recientes | Urban design and public space in integrated urban regeneration contexts: Concepts, institutional framework, and recent experiences." ZARCH, no. 8 (October 2, 2017): 214. http://dx.doi.org/10.26754/ojs_zarch/zarch.201782157.

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El interés institucional por la regeneración urbana integrada y la mejora de los tejidos urbanos obsoletos ha aumentado en los últimos años, siendo uno de los procesos por los que apuesta la nueva agenda urbana. Al respecto, numerosos autores señalan el carácter sistémico de los problemas, de múltiples dimensiones y reconocen que la calidad de la forma y el diseño urbano son una condición que puede favorecer la correcta evolución de un área urbana. El objetivo de este texto es analizar en qué grado están presentes la necesidad de un buen diseño y una atención específica por las formas urbanas en los conceptos, el marco institucional y en determinadas prácticas que promueven la regeneración urbana. Para ello, el artículo comienza con una exploración evolutiva del concepto de regeneración urbana focalizada en la experiencia española. A continuación, se analiza el marco institucional que regula actualmente la regeneración urbana, así como las políticas de estímulo estatales que la promueven. Al encontrar en el escenario nacional (Plan Estatal 2013) algunas debilidades en torno al diseño urbano y espacio público, se compara con otro de reconocida influencia (Ley de Barrios 2004) con el fin de conocer el rol del diseño urbano en cada uno de ellos. Por último, el artículo analiza dos experiencias recientes realizadas en el marco de la Ley de Barrios –Santa Caterina i Sant Pere y Sant Ildefons, (en Barcelona y su área metropolitana)–, verificando la relevancia del diseño urbano en determinadas prácticas de regeneración.PALABRAS CLAVE: regeneración urbana, diseño urbano, espacio público, legislación urbanística, políticas de estímulo, BarcelonaThe institutional interest for integrated urban regeneration and the improvement of deprived urban fabric has increased in last years, being one of the main processes included in the new urban agenda. At this regard, many authors point out the systemic nature of the problems, of multiple dimensions, recognising in the quality of the form and the urban design a condition capable of favouring an urban area evolution. The purpose of this paper is to analyse to what extent the need for good design and specific attention to urban forms are present in concepts, institutional framework, and certain practices that urban regeneration promotes. To this end, the article begins with an evolutive exploration of urban regeneration concept, focusing on the Spanish experience. Next, the recent institutional framework is analysed, as well as the state policies that support urban regeneration. Finding in the national scenario (Plan Estatal 2013) some weaknesses around the urban design and public space, which it is compared with one of recognized influence (Ley de Barrios 2004), in order to know the role of urban design in each of them. Finally, the article analyses two recent experiences carried out within the ‘Ley de Barrios’ framework -Santa Caterina i Sant Pere and Sant Ildefons, (in Barcelona and its metropolitan area)-, verifying the urban design relevance in certain regeneration practices.KEYWORDS: urban regeneration, urban design, public space, planning law, stimulus policies, Barcelona

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Stone, Brian. "Air Quality by Design." Journal of Planning Education and Research 23, no. 2 (2003): 177–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739456x03258634.

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HSUEH, Ming-Jen, and Dou ZHANG. "HIGH-QUALITY URBAN ENVIRONMENT OUT OF SLOW DESIGN: REVIEW AND PROSPECT OF URBAN DESIGN PRACTICES IN CHINA." Landscape Architecture Frontiers 7, no. 6 (2019): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.15302/j-laf-1-030008.

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Paprzyca, Krystyna. "The sustainable urban design on the example of Oświęcim." E3S Web of Conferences 49 (2018): 00080. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184900080.

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The quality of the urban environment determines a lasting relationship between a man and his place of residence. Sustainable management of the urban spaces is crucial as it directly affects their quality. The article analyses the results of the sustainability regarding spatial, socio-economic, technical and environmental aspects, which are one of the many conditions that contribute to the proper functioning of urban life. They also influence the quality of life and residence in the urban environment. There are different ways of expressing the development of the cities defined by specific indicators. They focus mainly on development of the quality of life - social, economic and environmental development. The sustainable urban design is related to issues connected with the form and spatial management. This topic is presented on the example of the city of Oświęcim - the Old Town district with the surrounding area.

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Emad Abdelazzzim, Mohammed, Mohammed Abdelsame Eid, and Noby Mohammed Hassan. "INDICATORS AND VARIABLES OF QUALITY DESIGN FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES." JES. Journal of Engineering Sciences 46, no. 6 (2018): 767–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/jesaun.2018.115012.

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Bruns, Diedrich F. W., and J. Alexander Schmidt. "City edges in Germany: Quality growth and urban design." Landscape and Urban Planning 36, no. 4 (1997): 347–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0169-2046(96)00357-x.

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Banaei, Maryam, Abbas Yazdanfar, Mostafa Nooreddin, and Ali Yoonessi. "Enhancing Urban Trails Design Quality by Using Electroencephalography Device." Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 201 (August 2015): 386–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.08.191.

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Jia-Xin, Zheng, Tu Hao-Ran, and Lee Kun-Fa. "Research on Greening Design Based on Urban Landscape." E3S Web of Conferences 165 (2020): 04036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202016504036.

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Garden landscape is the basic construction of a city, which can effectively improve the ecological environment of a city, highlight the urban cultural characteristics and the quality of life of the residents. The landscape design project uses the internal space of the garden to improve the quality of the city, protect the ecological environment, improve the greening of the city and improve the quality of the urban living environment, and continue to develop green landscapes to improve the urban environment and improve the living comfort of living.

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Leonova, Irina A., Marina M. Khramova, and Natalya V. Zaichkina. "Advertising Design of Urban Development." Galactica Media: Journal of Media Studies 4, no. 3 (2022): 223–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.46539/gmd.v4i3.322.

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Outdoor advertising has traditionally been considered one of the most important components of the mass media complex. Having an impact on all layers of society, advertising has become a kind of projection of the values that society lives by, and reflects its social and cultural level. However, the redundant use of outdoor advertising has led to the fact that in recent years the problem of the lack of aesthetics of Russian cities has become very acute. We studied and analyzed the current situation with poor-quality outdoor advertising design in modern cities to search new approaches and tools to solve the problem of unsightly cities on the example of the city of Astrakhan. The research was based on the synergetic principle of studying the object, on the method of system analysis of psychological diagnostics (observation, conversation, questionnaire), and on the analysis of the existing situation of outdoor advertising in Astrakhan. We also suggested the list of aspects and conditions important for creating interesting in design and content outdoor advertisement. Analyzing the answers to the questionnaire and basing on the study of the state of outdoor advertising in the urban environment, we formulated the conditions of normalizing the state of the urban space, meaning its quality and placement. Outdoor advertising is developing along with the improvement of information and communication technologies. A person’s contact with advertising in contemporary city is inevitable. At the same time, there are already a lot of tools available at the moment, to strengthen the impact of advertising on citizens. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice of a particular tool with special responsibility, so that advertising, as an integral component of an up-today city, does not damage the urban space.

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Jackson, Virginia Sarah Sandford. "Facilitating pet ownership through improved housing design." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 209, no. 6 (1996): 1076–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.1996.209.06.1076.

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Summary To date, urban planners have had only a marginal interest in urban pet management. However, they have a potential role to play through application of urban design principles that may improve the quality of pets’ lives and reduce problems. The design principles appropriate to pets have been recently identified. These principles are part of a worldwide movement to improve housing design, with guidelines for various considerations that have been misunderstood or ignored in the past. Veterinarians have a role to play in alerting their clients to the need to consider the quality of their pets’ environment and in acting as advocates in relation to urban animal management and regulation.

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Toskovic, Dobrivoje. "Sustainable urban environmental quality." Spatium, no. 11 (2004): 7–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/spat0411007t.

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MEANING as the essential element of urban quality. The role of the three main factors for the urban quality achievement: PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT and PEOPLE. Next to that, it is important to assume the identity of the local CONTEXT as the essential base for designing and shaping of form development. The problems of the quality achievements in the situation of the permanent changes. In such an environment - the RENEWAL of the towns become the basic strategic orientation requiring - evaluation of the development policy instruments. On the road of changes there are PROBLEMS of a strategic nature which should be, firstly, defined and, then, solved before entering in the process of structuring and arrangement. One of these problems is NEW versus OLD. Transition to a new policy of urbanism relying, first of all, on the private investors and international funds of the local authorities - call for a NEW STRATEGY in urbanism, in the context of the sustainability of environment. The sustainability of quality and the categories of the influencing factors. The sustainability of quality as a twofold process of urban design. The quality of environment as an aesthetic phenomenon. The urban situation and environmental quality: feasibility of changes and effects; the environmental capacity as an indicator and quality determinant. The urban quality and international experience. The evaluation of our urban situation. INSTEAD OF CONCLUSION: A general review on the visions and urban quality policy and planning. Toward an evaluation of urban environmental quality: negative and positive indicators; sustainable communities environmental ruling and urban quality planning.

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Ivanova, Zinaida Ilyinichna, and Olga Valeryevna Yudenkova. "Sociological Methods for Sustainable Urban Design." Applied Mechanics and Materials 737 (March 2015): 909–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.737.909.

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The authors raise a question of the necessity of urgent introduction of the principles of green building design into the practice. It is emphasized that such a necessity is dictated by the dangerous degradation processes occurring in the biosphere and society. In the given report the questions of social purpose and function of architectural activity are raised, as well as of the development of the sociology of architecture as an essential field of scientific research for providing the quality of design solutions.Green building technologies are widely spread in Europe, USA and in the Korea, China. Green building and sustainable building technologies have converted into a regular construction and building operation practice, whose mission is to reduce consumption of power and other material resources and to preserve or improve the quality of buildings and their comfort. The most reputable green building standards include LEED in the USA and BREAM in Great Britain. A discussion of local green standards, that will take account of the climate, landscape, and the lifestyle of residents, is underway in Russia. Principles of the ecologically sustainable design are being introduced into the architectural practice.

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Jing, Jing, Ran Ran Shen, and Jin Nan Li. "Urban Landscape Design Based on Ecology Theory." Advanced Materials Research 1073-1076 (December 2014): 1490–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1073-1076.1490.

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With the worsening ecological environment, urban landscape begins to focus on ecology theory in order to develop with balance. According to the current situation of the urban development, this paper, based on the theory of ecology, shows several ecological principles during urban landscape design process and then puts forward the evaluation system for urban landscape with intention for people to distinguish landscape quality. By analyzing urban landscape design based on ecology theory , it could be possible to realize the modern urban landscape meeting the needs of urban development and creating the harmony between human and nature.

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Zhou, Dewei. "Research on Urban Greenway Planning and Design Strategy." Academic Journal of Science and Technology 12, no. 1 (2024): 100–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/4axbm716.

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Nowadays, green travel and low-carbon travel have become more and more popular, green environmental protection has become an important part of sustainable development, people have the pursuit of higher quality of life and better transportation needs. This paper first expounds the design of urban greenway slow traffic system, greenway design strategy and greenway usage rule and strategy, and then studies the planning and design of urban greenway in Shenzhen, studies the overall planning and design layout of greenway, helps Shenzhen plan and build Livable park city, and accumulates experience for improving urban greenway planning. Study and explore the planning and design strategy of urban greenway, improve the humanistic design concept of walking environment, and provide basis and reference for building high-quality urban greenway planning and design.

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Li, Nan. "A Conceptual Framework for Site Design of Urban Design in China." Advanced Materials Research 878 (January 2014): 866–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.878.866.

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This paper indicates that there are no more sustainable concerns and instructions about urban design in current China relative planning Code when using the principles of eco-design principles as a lens to critical thinking about site choice, land use, transportation, road system, architecture massing, and spatial urban form. Furthermore, it is very hard for urban designer to design a sustainable project. This can be mitigated by taking mixed land use, TOD (Transit-Oriented Development), and 3D (Three Dimension) design methods. However, to design a sustainable site, to build a high performance building, other eco-design issues such as water saving, energy efficiency, air quality improvement, 3R materials use, eco-landscape etc. must be considered carefully in future design. Sustainable thinking should be the guideline through the whole urban design process.

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Davison, Gethin, Robert Freestone, Richard Hu, and Sarah Baker. "The impacts of mandatory design competitions on urban design quality in Sydney, Australia." Journal of Urban Design 23, no. 2 (2017): 257–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2017.1337497.

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Salsabila, Safira, and Prananda Navitas. "Built environment design features, mental health, and well-being for inclusive urban design: an extensive literature review." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1394, no. 1 (2024): 012020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1394/1/012020.

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Abstract Urban street design features are crucial in influencing visitors’ and users’ mental health and well-being. Street design affects the quality of urban life for all users, so creating sustainable and universal spaces that encourage walking, cycling, and public transportation is essential. This article examines urban corridor design features that affect visitors’ mental health and well-being for inclusive urban design using existing literature. The relationships between built environment design features, mental health outcomes, and well-being were explored. An effective design that encourages physical activities can significantly enhance community health by promoting consistent engagement in these activities. Conversely, a poorly designed built environment increases stress, depression risk, and social challenges, highlighting its crucial role in promoting community well-being and mental health. Green spaces, street enclosures, walkability, and restorative environments affect mental health and well-being in urban streets. Moreover, the design features under consideration, such as air quality and accessibility, have proven to be key components in the pursuit of inclusive urban design. These results highlight the significance of incorporating these characteristics into inclusive city planning and design to build places that foster good mental health and well-being.

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Arango, Julián Jaramillo. "Esmog Data: Interpreting Air Quality Through Media Art and Design." Leonardo 51, no. 2 (2018): 183. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/leon_a_01515.

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The article presents Esmog Data, an immersive installation exhibited in the Balance-Unbalance International Conference held in Manizales, Colombia in 2016. The piece explores the visualization and sonification of urban environmental data. Esmog Data works transforming sensor readings of different toxic gases into perceptible stimuli (audio and computer graphics). While air quality is a local everyday community issue, the goal of the project is enhancing environmental awareness. In this regard, the work aims to create a meaningful context for interpreting scientific data of the urban territory.

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Cozza, Cassandra. "Fringe renewal. Enhancing urban and peri-urban fragile areas." TERRITORIO, no. 103 (December 2023): 72–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3280/tr2023-103010.

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This doctoral design-driven research investigates the spatial renewal and urban regeneration of four areas of the case study Eastern fringe of Milan. Each design experimentation focuses on peculiar topics related to urban fringes' renewal which were selected due to the specificities of each area within the broader urban fringe, which is strongly characterized by the presence of different infrastructures – the Lambro river, the railways and the A51 highway ‘Autostrada Tangenziale Est'. Design approaches illustrated in the following visual essays are based on surveys and datasets; they test design strategies through specific toolkits aimed at enhancing spatial relations and urban quality and reacting to climate change through mitigation and adaptation actions.

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Shanti, L., A. Sihombing, and A. H. Fuad. "Urban Datarization for unalienating urban design and built environment in Society 5.0." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1169, no. 1 (2023): 012065. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1169/1/012065.

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Abstract Discourse on alienation has been widely discussed from a social and psychological point of view. The influence of the physical environment in the urban context has not been widely discussed, although the physical environment often affects the behaviour and psychological state of humans around it. This article is structured to describe the extent of alienation discourse in the urban built environment so that the discussion on this topic can be deepened in the context of society 5.0 where urban life’s quality can be improved with the use of data. This article was compiled using the literature review method by collecting discussions related to this topic that had been produced previously, then structuring and mapping it. The conclusion is that there are aspects of the urban built environment that contributes to urban alienation. These aspects can be defined in a more empirical data so that continues monitoring can be done to improve the quality or urban built environment that heads towards no alienation for its citizens, especially to its workers.

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Ruchit, Parekh, and Smith Charles. "Eco-friendly urban design: An analysis of sustainable building practices and their community impact." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 23, no. 3 (2024): 2857–64. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14974891.

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Eco-friendly urban design is essential in tackling the challenges arising from rapid urban growth and the increasing pressure on natural resources. This paper offers a thorough examination of sustainable building practices and their effects on communities within the framework of urban design. The initial section discusses various sustainable building methods that contribute to eco-friendly urban design, including renewable energy utilization, green materials, and energy-efficient technologies. Implementing these practices not only minimizes the environmental impact of urban developments but also strengthens the resilience of the constructed environment. The second part of the paper investigates the impact of sustainable urban design on communities. It highlights how these practices can enhance community spirit, elevate residents' quality of life, and support social equity. Sustainable urban design extends beyond environmental concerns to adopt a comprehensive approach that prioritizes inhabitants' well-being. The paper also includes case studies and examples of effective sustainable urban design projects worldwide, demonstrating the benefits of eco-friendly practices such as improved air and water quality, reduced energy use, and the development of vibrant, walkable neighborhoods. In summary, this paper underscores the significance of sustainable urban design in addressing the environmental and social issues linked to urbanization. By embracing eco-friendly building practices, communities can lessen their environmental footprint and foster healthier, more resilient, and inclusive urban spaces. This review is a valuable resource for urban planners, architects, and policymakers dedicated to advancing sustainable development and improving urban community well-being.

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Siu, Kin Wai Michael, and Pak Hong Wan. "Street Furniture Design: A Starting Point for Quality Urban Renewal." Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal—Annual Review 4, no. 1 (2010): 373–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/1833-1874/cgp/v04i01/37826.

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Rowley, Alan. "Private‐property decision makers and the quality of urban design." Journal of Urban Design 3, no. 2 (1998): 151–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13574809808724423.

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Krasilnikova, Elina E., Inna V. Zhuravleva, and Inna A. Zaika. "Creating Healing and Therapeutic Landscapes: Design Experience." RUDN Journal of Agronomy and Animal Industries 16, no. 3 (2021): 238–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-797x-2021-16-3-238-254.

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Healthy longevity is becoming the main element in assessing the quality of the formed urban environment. The relevance of creating a comfortable urban environment is of great importance for leveling the negative processes of urbanization, burdened by globalization and COVID-19. The article presents the results of designing health-improving landscapes with their integration into the urban-ecological framework of the urban greening system of Sevastopol. The study of the design area was carried out using generally accepted methods of field research.

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Fadhil, Raghad Ahmed, and Samar K. Hinthel. "Good architectural design as a catalyst for improving the quality of life in cities." Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Administratio Locorum 23, no. 1 (2024): 43–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.31648/aspal.8266.

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The growth of cities has led to multiple transformations that have changed the urban fabric; for this reason, many locations in urban areas remain neglected. The present study was undertaken to search for solutions that would minimize adverse changes in the urban fabric, buildings, and urban spaces. The aim of the study was to present examples of good architectural design that can be considered catalysts that improve the quality of life in cities. Architectural design contributes to urban development not only at the level of individual buildings, but also at the level of the overall quality of urban life. The research methodology involved developing a theoretical framework for the research topic, and applying selected indicators to analyse several international examples and investigate the strategies deployed in various countries around the world. The study demonstrated that good architectural design must be inspired by a city’s history, and that the urban context should be considered in order to integrate new urban development with the surrounding environment through catalytic mechanisms and their indicators. Sustainability, health, education, safety, psychology, material sourcing, and building materials are the most important quality of life (QoL) factors for developing a good architectural project.

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Ewing, Reid, Susan Handy, Ross C. Brownson, Otto Clemente, and Emily Winston. "Identifying and Measuring Urban Design Qualities Related to Walkability." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 3, s1 (2006): S223—S240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.3.s1.s223.

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Background:In active living research, measures used to characterize the built environment have been mostly gross qualities such as neighborhood density and park access. This project has developed operational definitions and measurement protocols for subtler urban design qualities believed to be related to walkability.Methods:Methods included: 1) recruiting an expert panel; 2) shooting video clips of streetscapes; 3) rating urban design qualities of streetscapes by the expert panel; 4) measuring physical features of streetscapes from the video clips; 5) testing inter-rater reliability of physical measurements and urban design quality ratings; 6) statistically analyzing relationships between physical features and urban design quality ratings, 7) selecting of qualities for operationalization, and 8) developing of operational definitions and measurement protocols for urban design qualities based on statistical relationships.Results:Operational definitions and measurement protocols were developed for five of nine urban design qualities: imageability, visual enclosure, human scale, transparency, and complexity.Conclusions:A field survey instrument has been developed, tested in the field, and further refined for use in active living research.

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Weiqi, Li, and Zhou Hanhan. "Research on Plant Landscape Art Design in Modern Urban Landscape Architecture." Journal of Life Sciences and Agriculture 1, no. 2 (2024): 50–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.62517/jlsa.202407209.

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In modern urban landscaping, plant landscape design plays a crucial role in protecting the urban ecological environment, improving urban cultural quality, enhancing the quality of life of citizens, and promoting urban economic development. With the development of the times and changes in ideological concepts, the plant landscape design in modern urban gardens has shown a new development trend of paying more attention to understanding the laws of plant evolution, making moderate adjustments in accordance with the laws, and fully protecting the natural characteristics of plants. At present, in order to enhance the artistic design effect of plant landscape in modern urban gardens, strategies such as clear design goals, scientific planning and layout, rational allocation of plants, strengthening ecological design, enhancing citizen participation, and continuous evaluation and improvement can be continuously optimized. This can better meet the needs of modern urban construction.

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Tuz Zahra, Fatima, and Saima Gulzar. "COVID-19 AND PUBLIC SPACES; IMPROVING QUALITY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR INTERACTIVE PLACES THROUGH DESIGN." Journal of Research in Architecture & Planning 32, no. 2 (2022): 39–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3222022_4.

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Cities are shaped and formed through urban settings and there are many factors which give it a final built form. Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) has changed many life patterns and has adversely affected livability of urban public spaces. Social distancing and masks have reduced the opportunities for people to interact with each other. Social life has also diminished to a great extent. This research aims to bring interventions in the design of urban open spaces to make it more flexible and healthier under the current pandemic situation. Thus, a qualitative study is conducted to cover all the aspects related to the pandemic, its history and how it has effected urban livability. Such design interventions in the urban built environment support the continuation of public life with the possibilities of healthier and pandemic resilient spaces. It brings forward strategies for better understanding of the situation and to provide awareness in general public. The research can be helpful for architects, designers and urban planners for making pandemic resilient urban spaces in the future. Keywords: Livability, Public spaces, Flexibility, Interactive places

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Hwang, Sun Ah, and Eun Ho Shin. "The Necessity of Preparing Urban Design Guidelines to Improve Quality of Life – For Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam." Journal of Sustainable Development 13, no. 2 (2020): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v13n2p65.

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The ultimate goal of urban design is to improve the &#39;Quality of human life&#39;. Although it may be called urban design by referring to all the outputs and processes of development, it is more useful to use the term urban design by limiting the development process and results in &lsquo;enhancing quality&rsquo;. However, the history of urban design is not long all over the world, and there are not many countries that are not institutionalized yet. The purpose of this study is to clarify and reflect the needs and requirements of residents in to suggest the right guidelines of urban design that have the most direct effect on improving the quality of human life. The study site was limited to Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Sivakov, Vladimir Viktorovich, Serafima Evgenievna Prokopovich, and Igor Yurievich Adamovich. "IMPROVING THE ORGANIZATION OF TRAFFIC FLOWS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN." World of transport and technological machines 88, no. 1-1 (2025): 83–91. https://doi.org/10.33979/2073-7432-2025-1-1(88)-83-91.

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The quality of a person's life depends on the urban environment in which they live. The analysis of ways to improve the quality and appearance of the city's road network using landscape design methods is presented. The dynamics of changes in the number of road accidents in the Russian Federation for 2019-2023, which are decreasing due to the adoption of federal programs to reduce accidents, is considered. There is an increase in accidents related to personal mobility equipment. It is indicated that the concept of using urban road landscaping has a beneficial effect on the quality of the urban environment. Examples of the use of landscape design in Bryansk in the modernization of existing roads and the construction of new ones are given.

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Niu, Yuan-Li, Zong-Wu Chen, and 朱. 熙. "Common Issues and Design Methods in Urban Municipal Road Design." Academic Frontiers Publishing Group 1, no. 1 (2024): 11–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.62989/jetm.2024.1.1.11.

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With the continuous development of society and the economy, cities, as the centers of human life and work, inevitably undergo certain reforms and innovations. Municipal roads, as essential infrastructure related to both public and social life, play a critical role in this process. The design and safety of urban municipal road projects have increasingly drawn public attention in recent years, as well-designed roads are key to ensuring traffic safety. To guarantee the smooth progress of municipal road construction, it is necessary to strengthen road design, ensuring that road construction is both safe and of high quality.

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Nugraha, Isna, Tranggono Tranggono, Yekti Condro Winursito, Sinta Dewi, Hafid Syaifullah, and Mega Cattleya Prameswari Annissaa Islami. "Product Development of Urban Aquaculture Supporting Equipment Based on Solar Cell Technology and Speed Bump System Using the Design For Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) Method." IJIEM - Indonesian Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 5, no. 3 (2025): 812. https://doi.org/10.22441/ijiem.v5i3.24194.

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Urban aquaculture, like urban farming, entails using aquaculture technology to transform tiny, previously unutilized pieces of land in highly inhabited metropolitan areas into a useful area. Urban aquaculture, in broad terms, can be defined as the fish farming on small plots of land. Depending on the sort of consumable fish commodity to be grown, urban aquaculture can be implemented through home aquaculture and community aquaculture utilizing a variety of techniques. Creating a mandatory product involves the stages of development and design. At this stage, all product components, production costs, design, and assembly time are taken into account. Through sustainable product design and evaluation, it is possible to address the assembly performance and difficulties in the assembly process, as well as assembly time and costs. The design and development of this product use the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) method. DFMA is a method used to determine the product design with the best time and cost. In general, this method can also be used in development to improve the quality and measure the improvement of urban aquaculture product designs. It is hoped that urban aquaculture will provide an alternative product design to achieve high-quality products and low production costs.

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Vargas-Hernández, José G. "Urban planning, policymaking and scenarios of land uses' design." Labor e Engenho 14 (July 9, 2020): e020002. http://dx.doi.org/10.20396/labore.v14i0.8659271.

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This paper is aimed to analyze the implications between urban planning, policymaking and scenarios of land uses’ design. The analysis assume that urban planning and design contribute to the quality of a city’s land uses and landscapes that are related to factors that improve qualitatively urban areas and the upgrading neglected areas. It begins analyzing the urban design and planning and its relationships with the urban land uses, policymaking and strategies to resume in design scenarios. It is concluded that urban planning, policymaking and design of land uses are relevant activities to manage urban land resources to achieve sustainable urban development.  Keywords: Design, land uses, policy making, scenarios, urban planning.

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Savoldi, Paola. "La forza dei luoghi, la debolezza degli strumenti: il progetto urbano alla prova." ARCHIVIO DI STUDI URBANI E REGIONALI, no. 94 (June 2009): 104–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3280/asur2009-094009.

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- A major change is under way. Following a new season of urban policies in Italy, it seems now time to investigate the outcomes and critical points of their implementation. Referring to the work of the Torino research group, the article focuses on the design of projects of new urban development areas. The main questions driving the investigation concern the requirements and conditions allowing housing quality, social and functional blending and integration with the existing city. The main proposition to the reader is a call for moving among projects and places to understand how and if a project produces a place, among places and tools, to understand how and if a specific tool of urban transformation is able to produce the expected results. The observation point, hence the research method, recalls a relation to the specific contexts and a focus on practices and habits in place.Keywords: Urban project, governance tools, mi ité, urban policies.Parole chiave: Progetto urbano, strumenti di governo, mi ité, politiche urbane.

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Ding, Yi Fan, De Shan Tang, Yu Hang Wei, and Yi Xiang Sun. "Naturalization Design of Urban Water Landscape." Advanced Materials Research 919-921 (April 2014): 1559–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.919-921.1559.

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Urban rivers have always been the foundation of urban development. In the industrial era, many countries, including China, have experienced the painful lessons of environmental pollution. From the human-water relationship study date back to ancient time, we know that there is urgent need for the reversal of this negative human impact. The naturalization design of urban water landscape requires (1) use the advanced science and technology in project planning, design, construction and management; (2) save the project investment, speed up the progress and guarantee the project quality; (3) suitable for bio-lived and multiplied and for the survival needs of the organism after river training. When conducting the urban river landscape design, we should plan and design carefully based on natural and ecological principles, and the aim is not only visually pleasing, but also ecologically sustainable.

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Barış, M. Emin, and Sara Zolnoun Kaygusız. "Landscape Planning and Design Approaches for Ecologically Sustainable Cities." Asian Research Journal of Agriculture 16, no. 3 (2023): 85–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/arja/2023/v16i3395.

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Rapidly increasing urbanization trends at the global level increase the interest in sustainable urban life, while also revealing their effects on ecological balance more clearly. In particular, increasing urban areas create negative effects on ecosystems and quality of life through factors such as increasing air temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. This rapid urbanization process negatively affects the natural ecosystems in urban areas, ecosystems are fragmented, deteriorated and even face the danger of complete extinction. For this reason, the development of planning methods to preserve ecological balance has become a great necessity. These planning approaches are seen as the cornerstones of building sustainable cities. Factors such as spatial diversity and temperature variations play a vital role in understanding ecological processes. In this context, although studies on the design and maintenance of sustainable urban landscapes continue, more effective strategies are needed to ensure the sustainability of these landscapes in the long term. Many innovative ideas regarding urban landscape planning and design have been developed in recent years. However, there has been limited success in applicability of these ideas from a sustainability perspective. Sustainable landscape planning and design helps improve environmental quality and multiply social benefits through the integration of various materials and methods in the creation, construction and management of urban areas. Sustainability-focused approaches to landscape planning and design include restoration and enhancement of natural systems, sustainable management of resources, efficient use of water and energy, and protection of external environmental quality. The aim of this study is to discuss new strategies at the urban level. In this way, it is aimed to take ecosystem protection measures in urban areas, create livable environments and achieve sustainability goals more effectively.

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Wang, Chun. "Theory Research on Visual Communication Design of Urban Public Space under the Concept of Social Design." International Journal of Social Sciences and Public Administration 3, no. 3 (2024): 313–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v3n3.39.

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Through observation and analysis of modern urban public spaces, we can find that design is not only a combination of appearance and functionality, but also a profound understanding and response to society, culture, and the environment. The social design concept emphasizes the principle of people-oriented design, pursuing the inclusiveness, interactivity, and sustainability of public spaces, and shaping the identity and shared experience of urban spaces through visual language and symbol systems. This article will explore how to implement the concept of social design in visual communication design, and explore its impact on the quality of life, social cohesion, and urban image of urban residents. The ultimate goal is to provide practical guidance and inspiration for urban planners, designers, and decision-makers, promoting sustainable development of public spaces and social harmony.

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Meninato, Pablo, and Gregory Marinic. "TRANSFORMING MEDELLÍN: ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN AS AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE." JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM 48, no. 1 (2024): 83–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/jau.2024.17793.

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This article examines the transformative impact of Sergio Fajardo’s mayoral administration (2003–2007) in Medellín, Colombia, focusing on architecture and urban design projects that have promoted equity. Central to this urban renaissance was the Proyecto Urbano Integral (PUI) Nororiental, which revitalized informal settlements in the city’s northeastern zone. The initiative leveraged financing from Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), a city-owned utility company, ensuring sustainable investment in public works without reliance on international loans. This financial model enabled the redistribution of funds to Medellín’s poorest neighborhoods, fostering transparency and combating corruption. Key to this urban strategy was the involvement of the Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano (EDU) which implemented the PUI with an intersectional planning approach combining public transit, education, culture, recreation, health, and safety initiatives. The PUI emphasized community participation through “Imaginary Workshops” promoting ownership and engagement among residents. The PUI Nororiental, enhanced by the Metrocable transit system and associated public spaces, has successfully integrated isolated neighborhoods while reducing violence and fostering social cohesion. Despite critiques of high costs, this article argues that quality public spaces and civic buildings promote community pride and destigmatization. Medellín’s “social urbanism” serves as a model for addressing inequity in Latin America and the broader Global South, demonstrating how architecture and urban design can drive social change.

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Zhang, Heng, and Ru-Hui Zhang. "Effects of Outdoor Space Design in Neighborhoods on Quality of Life." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 10, no. 31 (2025): 81–93. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6502.

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This study explores how perceptions and cognitive responses to neighborhood outdoor spaces influence leisure activities and emotional experiences, ultimately affecting QOL. Using survey data from 412 residents in Tainan, Taiwan, analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM), the study found that indirect effects mediated by leisure activities and emotional experiences amplify the impact of outdoor spaces on QOL. These findings offer insights for urban designers and policymakers to create spaces that enhance residents' well-being. By examining how specific environmental features affect daily experiences, this research contributes to a broader understanding of sustainable urban development.

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Lita, Catlya Novera, A. M. H. Pardede, and Siswan Syahputra. "Prototype Design IoT Based Air Quality Monitoring Tool for Urban Environment." Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Applications (JAIEA) 4, no. 1 (2024): 391–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.59934/jaiea.v4i1.643.

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In rapidly urban environments, air quality has become an important issue that affects public health and the environment. This research aims to design and implement a prototype of an IoT-based air quality monitoring device that can be used to monitor air conditions in urban environments. This prototype uses the DHT11 sensor for measuring temperature and humidity, the MQ135 sensor to detect the concentration of air pollutants such as CO, CO2, ALCOHOL, TOLUENE, NH4, and ACETONE, and an OLED LCD for displaying information. This system uses the NodeMCU ESP8266 as a microcontroller that connects devices to the internet and sends data to the Blynk application platform. The Blynk application serves as a user interface that allows for real-time monitoring of the device through a smartphone. With this system, users can obtain real-time air quality data to protect health and the environment in urban areas. The prototype evaluation shows that this system is effective in monitoring and displaying air quality information, as well as providing easy access to data through the Blynk application.

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Fuxin, Wang. "Urban Waterfront Park Plant Landscape Design—Take Ganjiang Citizen Park as an Example." Urban Studies and Public Administration 6, no. 1 (2023): p94. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/uspa.v6n1p94.

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The design of waterfront parks is discussed with the aim of enhancing the ornamental nature of waterfront landscape greenery and enriching urban public space. In the urban waterfront, vegetation is a kind of landscape with various functions such as ecological, ornamental and aesthetic, which plays a pivotal role in improving people’s quality of life, ecological quality of life and urban image. Through the study of the basic principles and arrangement of waterfront urban landscaping, it has certain guiding significance for the planning and arrangement of waterfront park greenery.

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De Oliveira Lot, Alexandre, and Cecilia Consolo. "Design for new perspectives in urban mobility." Base Diseño e Innovación 8, no. 8 (2023): 56–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.52611/bdi.num8.2023.849.

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Urban mobility is an important property of the people that promotes access to the city. However, the current model of urban mobility generates social and environmental issues, reducing inclusivity, accessibility and health, delaying humane development of cities, resulting in urban crisis. Considering design as a tool to improve people's interaction with the environment, as it can initiate and materialise social innovations. How can design provide new urban mobility perspectives? From the empirical analysis of urban mobility issues in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Campinas, between 2017 and 2022, accessing definitions of mobility and questions from sustainable development and revision of literature, the work presented summarises five main aspects for the appliance of design at new urban mobility perspectives improving life quality to people, and enlist five case studies from design-mobility projects, addressing the way designers contribute in such projects.

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Llaguno-Munitxa, M., X. Shu, and B. Mistry. "Multivariate analysis of the influence between building design and energy performance, socio-demographic metrics, and the intra-urban environment." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2069, no. 1 (2021): 012056. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2069/1/012056.

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Abstract Through advancements of direct and remote sensing technologies, we have recently learned that urban microclimate and air quality gradients can often be more significant than city to rural differences. However, the urban design parameters that are most critical to improve environmental health and reduce building energy consumption, are yet to be identified. This research makes use of air quality datasets collected through a dense stationary sensing network in New York City, remote sensing datasets for land surface temperature and normalized difference vegetation index, building usage metrics, building and urban design metrics, and socio-demographic datasets including population and health metrics. Through a neighbourhood-scale footprint-based regression analysis, the correlation between the air quality, land surface temperature, building usage and urban metrics has been studied. Highest correlations have been observed between air quality and land surface temperature and urban design and socio-economic metrics. The results show that building usage metrics such as the energy use intensity or electricity purchase, are mainly affected by building design characteristics. On the other hand, significant correlations have been observed between the urban design, socio-demographic and contaminant concentration gradients, addressing the critical role the planning and design of our cities plays in the environmental well-being of citizens.

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Marsalek, J., T. O. Barnwell, W. Geiger, et al. "Urban Drainage Systems: Design and Operation." Water Science and Technology 27, no. 12 (1993): 31–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1993.0291.

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Design and operation of urban drainage systems are addressed in the context of the urban water system comprising drainage, sewage treatment plants and receiving waters. The planning and design of storm sewers are reviewed with reference to planning objectives, design objectives, flows and pollutant loads, sewer system structures and urban runoff control and treatment. The discussion of combined sewers focuses on hydraulic design of combined sewer systems, including combined sewer overflow (CSO) structures, and the use of CSO structures and storage in control of CSOs. The section on operation of sewer systems focuses on real time control, its feasibility, planning, design, operation and applications. Sewer system planning and design are generally conducted using computer modelling tools and procedures which are reviewed in the last section. A brief listing of selected models focuses on internationally used models. Finally, it was concluded that further improvements in environmental and ecological protection of urban waters is feasible only by consideration of urban drainage systems in conjunctions with sewage treatment and water quality in the receiving waters.

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Sretovic Brkovic, Visnja, and Aleksandra Djukic. "The Role of Urban Design in Creating Resilient Public Open Spaces Surrounding Urban Small Watercourses: A Case Study of the Kumodraz Stream in Belgrade." Sustainability 16, no. 13 (2024): 5723. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16135723.

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Small urban watercourses, often neglected and underdeveloped, have the potential to become integrated parts of the network of urban open public spaces. In this process, urban design plays the key role in their functioning and resilience, strengthening their capacity as high-quality open spaces. The current principles and roles of urban design only partially meet the requirements in making these spaces resilient. This article questions the existing principles and roles of the current practice and proposes a different perspective on the urban design of open public spaces surrounding small urban watercourses, within a framework of socio-ecological resilience. The research consisted of two parts. In the first part, based on both the specific characteristics of the public open spaces surrounding small urban watercourses and discussions of their quality, framed by the concept of socio-ecological resilience, a set of attributes was developed that defined their quality. In the second part, this set was tested through a case study of the Kumodraz stream in Belgrade, Serbia and translated into responsive urban design guidelines in a specific context. This was supported by a pilot survey of 346 potential users of the location. The findings of the case study show that urban design occupies a redefined and very specific position in the revitalization process of open public spaces surrounding small urban watercourses. In addition to its fundamental role in increasing the capacity of spaces and creating high-quality open spaces, it also helps to establish an integrated approach to the revitalization of the spaces surrounding small urban watercourses in a local context.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Urban design quality'

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