Handbook of Research on Perception-Driven Approaches to Urban Assessment and Design

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Perception-Driven Approaches to Urban Assessment and Design written by Aletta, Francesco and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-01-05 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creation of metropolitan areas is influenced by a wide array of factors, both practical and ecological. They can also be influenced by immaterial characteristics of a given area. The Handbook of Research on Perception-Driven Approaches to Urban Assessment and Design is a scholarly resource that assesses metropolitan development and its relation to the ecological and sustainability issues these areas face. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as user-centered urban planning, perception of urban landscapes, and thermal comfort in urban contexts, this publication is geared toward professionals, practitioners, researchers, and students seeking relevant research on the effective planning of metropolitan areas and their relation to the ecological and sustainability issues that face such areas.