The Sub/urban Idea: From Terraced Houses to Residential EstatesSince 2008, for the first time in
human history, more people reside in cities than in the countryside. As a
result, suburban housing development is one of the most important
construction tasks of our times. Architects and urban planners face the
challenge of creating residential space and the associated
infrastructure in the periphery or vicinity of modern cities.
Whether
large or small, such projects offer the opportunity of combining the
advantages of urban and rural life. While many such housing developments
were designed in isolation in the past, there are increasingly
successful projects today that can serve as templates for future
construction projects. The contents of this volume focus on the
architectural aspects of row houses, residential parks, gated
communities, and large housing developments. |
