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.

Book Information
ISBN 9789811925481
Author Yu Zhou
Format Hardback
Page Count 210
Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore
Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore
Weight(grams) 155g