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Nordic Journal of Architectural Research 2/2014 is Out Now!
United Kingdom Architecture News - Dec 16, 2014 - 16:45 3703 views
The Nordic Journal of Architectural Research has published a new theme issue 2/2014 titled Densification as a Planning Strategy. The issue showcases latest research and case-studies on urban development from various viewpoints such as feasibility, carbon reduxion strategies, well-being and urban ecosystems.
Table of Contents
| Densification as a planning strategy - Editors' notes | |
| Madeleine Granvik, Per G. Berg, Anni Vartola, Claus Bech-Danielsen |
| Innovations in measuring density: From area and location density to accessible and perceived density | |
| Meta Berghauser Pont, Lars Marcus |
| Unpacking density: Exploiting urban design variables in carbon reduction strategies | |
| Michael Mehaffy, Tigran Haas, Andy van den Dobbelsteen |
| Densifying the suburban metropolis: Architecture as an instrument for urban planning | |
| Per-Johan Dahl |
| On the feasibility and effectiveness of urban densification in Norway | |
| Fabio Hernandez-Palacio |
| Kulturarv som ressurs i en fortettingsstrategi | |
| Elin Børrud |
| Green space in compact cities: The benefits and values of urban ecosystem services in planning | |
| Märit Jansson |
| Urban greening strategies for compact areas - case study of Malmö, Sweden | |
| Tim Delshammar |
| Green perception for well-being in dense urban areas - A tool for socioeconomic integration | |
| Erik Skärbäck, Jonas Björk, Jonathan Stoltz, Kristin Rydell-Andersson, Patrik Grahn |
For more information about the journal and the abstracts, please visit
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