Research and Analysis

Research

Urban Planning

- Land use

- Housing

- Transportation

- Urban design

- Natural resources, recreation, and open space

- Infrastructure and public facilities

 

Urban Planning In Architecture

Buildings

Cities and towns are home to many different types of housing

Small houses to high-rise apartments

Housing Component of urban plan determines what type of house is presented in the community and what it may need in the future

Categorize - Addresses the housing needs of people which have disabilities, low-income families and other specific needs

Landscape Environment

Land is being used for residential or industrial

Plans which area is suitable for future development, needs to be conserved

Helps the community establish zoning codes

Land use regulations to guide future development

Urban planning and design

Context - Seeing that buildings, places and spaces are part of the whole town or city

Character - Reflecting and enhancing the distinctive character, heritage and identity of our urban environment

Choice - Ensuring diversity and choice for people

Connections - Enhancing how different networks link together for people

Custodianship - Ensuring design is environmentally sustainable, safe and healthy

Urban Planning Issues

- Better planning of land use

- Increasing biodiversity and green space

- Reducing environmental risks

Integrate Urban Planning In Environment

Economic Benefits

- Agglomeration Effects

Double employment density of an urban area

- Lower Infrastructure Costs

Streets, railway, water and sewage systems

- Create Green Jobs

Social and Environmental Benefits

- Enhance Community Cohesion

- Promote Social Equity

Improve living quality of poor people

- Improve Public Health

- Increase Road Safety

- Guarantee Food Security

Urban Design Process

1. Incorporate Sustainable Design

- Scope of relevant variables affecting decisions about the built environment

- A clear framework of Informed decision making

- Regional and National concern (climate change and natural resourses)

2. Sensitive Infill

- Full usage of urban structure

- Respond to regional policies (populations nearer to employment + transportation centers)

- Social equity (convenient access to jobs + reducing reliance on automobile)

3. Design Review

- Community Benefits

-Developer Benefits

4. Views and Vantage Points

5.Street Edge Definition

- Public

- Semi-private street edge

- Private Spaces

6. Public Spaces And Parks

Analysis

Observation Done In New Zealand Based on Urban Changes In Cities

Changes in behaviour and/or thinking

Length of time For Occur of Changes

 Attitudes and behaviours regarding Urban Changes

Urban Design Action Plans Effectiveness

Precedent Studies

Angled roof house stands out in the city, Japan

The XYZ House - 'Three Kinds Of Space'

3 levels - Private Room for a single women

             - A space to accommodate her visiting family

             - Reserved for guests

Each floor features a different view of the surrounding city.

Unique - Contemporary style spaces

             - Lots of Natural lighting

             - Natural Wood Furnishing

             - Sloping Ceilings

Tokyo Sky Court House

Japanese Architecture - Keiji Ashizawa

Renovated home

Origin Of Name - House plan has an unusual connection to the city

                           - Sunlight via rooftop floods the Interior of every level with natural sunlight

Floor Plan - A family room, bathroom and bedrooms opening to a private Japanese garden

                  - The kitchen, living and dining rooms offer endless views of Tokyo's skyline

                  - A Roof top loft was added to the existing structure ( Overview look of surrounding )

 

Garden Home Architecture In Saigo

Vo Trong Nghia

Simple design

Layers - Privacy from Outside view

Each floor is lined with a plant vessel which offers the residents a lush view form every window, in every direction.

Floor Plan - city conveniences

                  - Nature

                  - A rooftop garden