So... Why Density?

Abstract

Do we really desire the dwellings that we publish, do we really want to live in the compact city? If we were to ask ourselves what the desired house really was, most of us, if we were honest, would recognize that we have an ideal photo in mind. It would be even more embarrassing if we were to ask ourselves where we live at present, in which type of house, in which part of the city and what plans we have for the future. Suddenly, density ceases to be a concept, something vital for the planet, or a ratio for judging plans. Suddenly, density becomes an uncomfortable subject which deeply affects our decisions. We know that the dense city has to be built, but while building the city one must not forget the house, considered in the singular, for the private user who will put his or her name on the letterbox.

Keywords

Density / Sprawl / Housing / Compactness / Mix-city

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2016 Higher Education Press