scholarly journals A Case Study on Urban Open Space from the Viewpoint of Slow Space in Chiba City

2004 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 767-772
Author(s):  
Isami KINOSHITA ◽  
Osamu NAKAMURA
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Urban Open Space

scholarly journals Evaluating the Evacuation and Rescue Capabilities of Urban Open Space from a Land Use Perspective: A Case Study in Wuhan, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Gong ◽  
Yaolin Liu ◽  
Yanfang Liu ◽  
Pujiang Huang ◽  
Jiwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Urban Open Space

scholarly journals Understanding the Importance of Front Yard Accessibility for Community Building: A Case Study of Subiaco, Western Australia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Yousuf Swapan ◽  
Dora Marinova ◽  
Joo Hwa Bay
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Built Form ◽  
Physical Accessibility

The residential built form, including open space, provides the physical environment for social interaction. Understanding urban open space, including semi-public and public domains, through the lens of physical accessibility and visual permeability can potentially facilitate the building of a sense of community contributing to a better quality of life. Using an inner-city suburb in Perth, Western Australia as a case study, this research explores the importance of physical accessibility patterns and visual permeability for socialising in semi-public and public domains, such as the front yard and the residential streets. It argues that maintaining a balance between public and private inter-relationship in inner city residential neighbourhoods is important for creating and maintaining a sense of community.

Towards a Virtual Soundwalk

2018 ◽  
pp. 317-343
Author(s):  
Tin Oberman ◽  
Bojana Bojanić Obad Šćitaroci ◽  
Kristian Jambrošić
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Spatial Relations ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Architectural Theory ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Field Recordings ◽  
Recent Developments

This chapter presents the debate on the conceptual framework for the virtual soundwalk as a tool for soundscape assessment for use within urban design tasks and the management of urban open spaces. A hybrid model between a soundwalk in situ and a listening test in laboratory conditions is needed to gain benefits from both methods by simulating links between spatial relations and soundscape changes in actual urban open spaces. This link is vital due to the widely accepted architectural theory background on the urban open space experience. A prototype of a virtual soundwalk tool is described. It was used by the authors during laboratory research conducted in 2014 and 2015 and developed further in 2017. The prototype was based on partial virtual reality reconstruction of visual and aural field recordings. Its potential use is illustrated using a case study of the waterfront promenade in the historical centre of Zadar, Croatia. The future prospects for the method described are debated according to the most recent developments within the field of soundscape research.

scholarly journals Exploring the Characteristics of Urban Streets that Influence People’s Restorative Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 128-132
Author(s):  
Xinyi Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Urban Streets ◽  
Landscape Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

Research about restorative quality of landscape can help to mitigate possible negative effects of urban densification on people. Previous studies discussed the restorative experience on natural environments or urban open space. However, further research is needed on the application of restorative experience in specific scenarios, for example streetscapes. There are a few studies that have explored the relationship between restorative quality and the landscape characteristics on streets context. However, there is little research on the practice of these theories. This article delves into the study of its predecessors and summarizes the primary factors that influence the restorative ability of streets. Then, using these data in a case study, consider if streets that provide a positive experience for people have these restorative street qualities in common. In addition, this article investigates the potential street characteristics that influence street restorative value and identifies areas for development in these situations. The findings could lead to a more commonly applied method for creating a psychologically sustainable streetscape.

Research on Applicability of Group Form Theory in Contemporary Urbanism: A Case Study of Hillside Terrace

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 984-988
Author(s):  
Shan Jin ◽  
Ke Shi Chen ◽  
De Tong
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Form Theory ◽  
Group Form ◽  
Changes Over Time

In the rush for modernization, many of the Chinese cities are in the abrupt disappearance of character and identity of the unique places. Urban open space has lost its sense of place. This paper analyzes the applicability of group form theory within today’s dynamic environment by taking Maki’s Hillside Terrace complex as an example. The development of Hillside Terrace complex is resilient and adaptable to changes over time. It preserves the original spirit and character by creating urban open spaces for all kinds of human interaction. It provides inspiration for today's urban design.

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