Introduction to Urban Design

Reference- Author “…. The interface between architecture, landscape architecture and town planning, drawing on the design tradition of architecture and landscape architecture, and the environmental management and social science tradition of contemporary planning.” Bentley and Butina 1991 Urban translates to the characteristics of cities or towns and design is a  expression through activities like sketching, Read the full article…

Urban Design Issues In India

“Waste to the river” by Daniel Bachhuber is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Urban Design is a system of shaping the physical aspects of planning infrastructure and dealing with issues which go beyond architecture. It is an integrated ecosystem involving stakeholders, policymakers, governance, ecosystem, urban designers, and architects. Urban Design In India Urbanization in India is continuously reviving itself Read the full article…

Do we design urban?

        Some of the viewers of this post may be still trying to figure out what exactly Urban design is as I used to do. Then, this is the right place for you to explore it! After this post, I hope you will find clearer boundaries between Urban and design as well Read the full article…

PARIS: Pedestrianizing the settings of the Eiffel Tower

Published 29 October 2021 by Quitterie d’Harcourt The problematic pollution levels in Paris are a matter that is commonly mentioned.  Every year, pollution levels reach hazardous levels, necessitating action, particularly in transportation. According to studies, air pollution kills between 48,000 and 67,000 people prematurely in France each year (Blondeau, 2019, pp.68). Air pollution has thus Read the full article…

The Role of Urban Design in Sustainable Development

Urban Design is a diverse field that offers an insight into how people use and perceive their surroundings. It provides the tools necessary to create healthy, and inclusive communities. The MA Urban Design course has been exciting, drawing on a variety of disciplines and providing a good base of theories and varying aspects of urban Read the full article…