The extension of Space Syntax’s methodology within this presentation from Tim Stonor, especially in regards to Beijing highlighting the role of green open space is noteworthy , I am still unsure whether this adequately addresses the problems of the cities footprint – does the model proposed leverage enough possibilities with regards to water and energy – or are these assumed to be addressed by the disciplines who build the infrastructure and buildings, as a matter of course?
Also repeated is in graphics if not in words are the comments from TIm’s earlier post on Landscape Urbanism and New Urbanism.

I spoke today to Dr Joyce Rosenthal’s “Environmental Planning & Sustainable Development” class at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. My presentation “Carbon emissions & spatial connections” can be downloaded from Slideboom. … Read More

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