Kevin Thwaites: 3 books
Socially Restorative Urbanism
The theory, process and practice of Experiemics
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2013
The need for a human-orientated approach to urbanism is well understood, and yet all too often this dimension remains lacking in urban design. In this book the authors argue for and develop socially restorative urbanism – a new conceptual framework laying the foundations for innovative ways of thinking...
Experiential Landscape
An Approach to People, Place and Space
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2006
Experiential Landscape offers new ways of looking at the relationship between people and the outdoor open spaces they use in their everyday lives. The book takes a holistic view of the relationship between humans and their environment, integrating experiential and spatial dimensions of the outdoors,...
Chinese Urban Design
The Typomorphological Approach
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2018
The traditional Chinese city is undergoing an identity crisis. With the rapid development taking place, there is growing conflict between this new building and the existing urban heritage. An appropriate approach, both in design and in legislation, is urgently needed to deal with this problem. Furthermore,...