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Lectures in Landscape and Urban Design

i- Topography, Landscape and Environment

The natural environment includes the topography of landforms, water
courses, flora and fauna—whether natural or introduced. It may be in the
form of rivers and creeks, lakes, bushland, parks and recreational facilities,
streetscapes or private gardens, and is often referred to as ‘green
infrastructure’.

j- Social and Economic Fabrics

The non-physical aspects of the urban form which include social factors
(culture, participation, health and well-being) as well as the productive
capacity and economic prosperity of a community. It incorporates aspects
such as demographics and life stages, social interaction and support
networks.

k- Scale

The size, bulk and perception of a buildings and spaces. Bulk refers to the
height, width and depth of a building in relation to other surrounding
buildings, the street, setbacks and surrounding open space. For example, a
large building set amongst other smaller buildings may seem ‘out of scale’.

l- Urban Form

The arrangement of a built up area. This arrangement is made up of many
components including how close buildings and uses are together; what uses
are located where; and how much of the natural environment is a part of the
built up area.

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Dr. Sherein El-Shahat