Lessons taught by Jane Jacobs: lessons learned by an architect

Susanne Komossa

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    Abstract

    This article discusses the importance of observation in architecture and urbanism and subsequently, the hypothesis that decoding space through observation of form, use and design and typo-morphological research leads to an understanding of internal logic of spatial patterns instead of outer forms.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationJane Jacobs is still here
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Conference Jane Jacobs 100: her legacy and relevance in the 21st century
    EditorsRoberto Rocco
    Place of PublicationDelft
    Pages68-76
    ISBN (Electronic)978-94-6186-900-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    EventJane Jacobs 100: Her legacy and relevance in the 21st Century - TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands
    Duration: 24 May 201625 May 2016

    Conference

    ConferenceJane Jacobs 100: Her legacy and relevance in the 21st Century
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    CityDelft
    Period24/05/1625/05/16

    Keywords

    • Jane Jacobs
    • Urbanism
    • Urbanisation
    • Urbanisation economies
    • urban studies
    • Urban Geography/Urbanism

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