Category Archives: urban morphology

Site of a Settlement

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors such as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established. For instance the site of Sydney, in Australia, … Continue reading

Posted in Class Notes, earth, urban morphology, Urban Studies | Leave a comment

Tower of Babble: A Scycrapper?

The cities of today exhibit the tallest structures the world has ever seen. The density of urban environments  is high due to the desire to live and do business as close to the heart of the metropolis as is possible, … Continue reading

Posted in earth, opinions, urban morphology, Urban Studies | Leave a comment

Tracing the History of Urban Civilization

The world’s most advanced urban civilizations are impressive achievements of human planning, technology, engineering and imagination. Modern cityscapes appear to have been built with the specific aim of serving the needs of our civilizations and their institutions. But where does … Continue reading

Posted in earth, urban morphology, Urban Studies | Leave a comment

Ten characteristics of an urban civilization

Size and density of cities. The great enlargement of an organised population meant a much wider level of social integration.   Full-time specialisation of labour. Specialisation of production among workers was institutionalised, as were systems of distribution and exchange.   … Continue reading

Posted in earth, urban morphology, Urban Studies | Leave a comment