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Cities in the Sky: Elevating Singapore's Urban Spaces

  • Samant, Swinal
    • 국제초고층학회논문집
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.137-154
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    • 2019
  • Singapore has seen a phenomenal and an unprecedented transformation from a swampland to a high density urban environment since its independence in 1965, made possible largely and single-handedly by the sustained efforts of its government. Indeed, urban space is a key vehicle for achieving urban social, environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability. The dense urban context in Singapore has seen an emergence and increase in elevated spaces in the form of sky-gardens, sky-bridges and sky-courts in a range of building types, seemingly seeking to tie together the different horizontal and vertical components of the city. This paper, therefore, examines the effectiveness of elevated urban spaces and pedestrian networks in Singapore and their ability to contribute to the horizontal to vertical transitions, and consequently to the urban vitality and accessibility. It does this through the analysis of two key developments: Marina Bay Sands and the Jurong Gateway. In particular, it considers the implications of certain constraints placed on urban spaces by their inherent location at height, in addition to the familiar privatization of public spaces, over-management of spaces, and their somewhat utilitarian characteristics. The paper argues that some of these issues may pose detrimental effects on the publicness of these spaces that in turn may lead to such spaces being underused and therefore adding redundancies and further stress to Singapore's urban land. Finally, the paper outlines key strategies that may help overcome the aforementioned issues, including the disjuncture associated with elevated spaces such that they may become a seamless extension of the urban spaces on ground.

영화 배경으로서의 도시 공간의 특징과 의미 해석 - 1960년 이후의 한국영화를 중심으로 - (Interpreting the Characteristics and the Meanings of Urban Spaces as the Background of Films - Focusing on Korean Films from 1960's -)

  • 서영애;조경진
    • 한국조경학회지
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.69-80
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    • 2006
  • The purposes of this study are to analyze the meanings of urban spaces which are the background of the Korean films, and to capture the interactions of ordinary culture and urban spaces. By reading urban spaces through films, it is possible to understand the variety of experiences that are hardly captured with direct eyes, specific and vivid urban images, and various events formed by the interactions of spaces and people. The scope of the study is the urban spaces revealed in Korean films portraying cities after the 1960's as their settings, and the total of 18 films was selected with every $4{\sim}5$ films for each time stage. With the selected films, analytical meanings were developed with considering three aspects; 1) phylogenetic meaning that simply reflects social-cultural and historical background, 2) the outer strum meaning that concerns the situation of special background and film scene, and 3) metaphorical and metanymic meaning on films. According to the appearance frequency, spatial backgrounds of film scenes are mainly alleys, main streets, railroad, loft, and riverside. And then the connection between spaces and meaning clusters was grasped, and reflected meanings were derived for every spaces. And the meaning of urban space in films was analyzed based on the meaning of developments and outer stratum. The fundamental characteristics and feelings of people in media such as films are more emphasized than in real world. Urban space is not considered as a simple visible shell, but is recognized as 'a real situation' created by people. The intension of this study was to open the possibility of the various views of urban spaces. The construction of the urban space should be approached from a perspective of creating new places at where the space and human beings interact with considerations of stories of various human lives. I hope new vistas can be opened up for the research subjects and methodologies about the hereafter study of urban spaces through the mutual communications with various adjacent regions including films.

도시공원의 공간별 적정조도 (A Study on Suitable Illuminance by Spaces in Urban Parks)

  • 김진선;최연철
    • 한국조경학회지
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    • 제32권5호
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    • pp.23-34
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    • 2004
  • In this study, 1 dependent variable and 9 independent variables were established to examine suitable illuminance by spaces in urban parks in consideration of night users' psychological reactions and activity types. Such fixed variables were evaluated by a series of experiments of changing illuminance, and correlation among those variables was verified by correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis to suggest suitable illuminance by spaces. The results of this study are as follows: 1) The independent variables influencing suitable illuminance by spaces in urban parks were directly influenced rather by the psychological reaction of night users than the activity types by spatial functions. 2) Securing suitable illuminance by spaces commonly increased spatial availability, created certain atmosphere, and provided safety in the psychological reaction of night users. 3) Suitable illuminance by spaces in urban parks is: Central square is 31.88lx, resting space 6.30lx, exercising space 33.14lx, children's playground 14.19lx, pedestrian road 12.29lx, entry space 16.30lx, and green space 7.03lx. That is, when a place had more positive activities, spatial illuminance was increased. 4) Though comparison by spaces with the illuminance standard for urban parks as mentioned in KS A 3011-1993 can not be made, such illuminance was relatively compatible with the permissible range of illuminance in the author's opinion. It is expected that this study investigating suitable illuminance by spaces for night use in urban parks, will provide necessary knowledge for securing suitable illuminance by spaces in urban parks through classifyingin detail the illuminance standard of KS A 3011-1993. Besides, by helping make us aware of the importance of illuminance in urban parks as well as of external space in the night, this study will contribute to academic research and development in the field of landscape architecture and associated fields and be utilized in establishing legal and institutional standards.

인공녹화 공간 확대를 위한 제도개선 연구 (A Study on the Improvement of System for Enlarging Artificial Planting Spaces)

  • 윤소원;이동근
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제6권3호
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    • pp.86-96
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    • 2003
  • This study aims to improve system for the enlargement of artificial planting spaces through grasp several problems about it and related system in domestic and foreign. In order to improve system for the extension of artificial planting spaces in the urban area following plans have been presented. First, it is necessary to launch various bonus, subsidies and incentives for making planting spaces in the urban area. Second, subdivision of related regulations for using diverse planting methods is needed. Third, government has to take the initiative in pushing on with planting of artificial spaces. Fourth, it is necessary to development of concrete techniques. Finally, it is desirable to plant artificial spaces which animal and plant can live, low effect to environment and material can be circulated although the value of plantation as a meaning of simple green also are admitted. Planting of artificial spaces should be introduced in a positive light for conservation and restoration of urban ecosystem.

실버타운의 입지별 유형에 따른 공간구성의 문제점과 개선방향에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Improvement Directions and Conditions of Spacial Composition according to Location Style of Silver Towns)

  • 손재원;한기증;이특구
    • 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study is to suggest the improvement directions and conditions of spacial composition according to location style of silver towns. The spacial composition of silver town used in 3 cases are analyzed according to their location(the urban type, the sub-urban type and the resort type). The points of analysis are focused on the necessary spaces and selectable spaces related to location of silver towns. In conclusion, the urban and sub-urban silver towns should have the necessary spaces and selectable spaces through analysis of the spaces in healthcare facilities near at hand. The resort silver towns should be planned to harmony the functional spaces with building shapes because they consist of various spaces.

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환경공간정보를 활용한 도시녹지의 탄소흡수량 추정 -안산시를 대상으로- (Estimation of Carbon Sequestration in Urban Green Spaces Using Environmental Spatial Information - A case study of Ansan City-)

  • 김성훈;박은진;김일권
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제21권3호
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    • pp.13-26
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    • 2018
  • This study estimated the carbon sequestration from urban green spaces in Ansan City using environmental spatial information. We examined study results of carbon sequestration from existing urban green spaces, using a land cover map (level 3). In particular, the carbon sequestration of trees by land use and the IPCC Global default value were linked with the land cover map level 3. Domestic research showed that carbon storage in urban green spaces in Ansan City was 17,927.2 tC, and the annual carbon sequestration was calculated as 2,680.5 tC/yr. On the other hand, applying the IPCC Global Default value resulted in annual carbon sequestration of 5,287.8 tC/yr, which was 2,607.3 tC/yr more that the domestic research value. This resulted from difference in detailed methodologies such as background data, sample size for on-site investigation, and measurement of tree species. The study presented a consistent assessment method to assess the sequestration of carbon from municipal urban green spaces. Furthermore, we provided basic data that could be useful in urban green space policies.

문화적 도시재생을 위한 공공도서관 계획 특성 연구 (An Analysis of the Design of Public Libraries in Culture-led Urban Regeneration)

  • 문은미
    • 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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    • 제26권5호
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    • pp.143-151
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    • 2017
  • This study aims to analyze the design of public libraries which act as anchors in culture-led urban regeneration. They have been built as city's symbols as well as catalysts to revitalize city centers and urban spaces since the 1990s. This study finds that the public libraries play roles in the urban development as cultural icons, multi-functional spaces, and public domain. This study examines the five examples of the libraries and finds their important design qualities as follow. First, public libraries are planned to symbolize local culture and history as cultural icons. The shapes of public libraries are expressed with sculptured cultural icons, while their facades are designed to signify cities' identities and images. Second, public libraries in culture-led urban regeneration have multi-functional spaces which provide diverse activities and experiences to visitors. The libraries often have galleries and theaters for cultural life, cafes and shops for daily uses, educational facilities, as well as public services, parking, and transport systems that connect to urban infrastructure. Third, the public libraries become the anchors of surrounding public spaces and cultural buildings. The libraries have the sequences of approach from entry plazas, transitional zones, and entrances to lobbies. Especially the transitional zones between the libraries and the cities that are covered with giant cantilevers expand the libraries' space and establish attractive urban spaces. Forth, the libraries employ nature and cityscapes in their design. The surfaces and openings of the libraries are adjusted to allow many attractive views to visitors. Fifth, the libraries have big lobby spaces which are the centers of the buildings as well as the public domain. The lobby spaces are designed as in-door spaces like out-doors with vertical and horizontal openness that allow the natural flows of light from ceilings, glass walls and vertical voids.

Determining the Effect of Green Spaces on Urban Heat Distribution Using Satellite Imagery

  • Choi, Hyun-Ah;Lee, Woo-Kyun;Byun, Woo-Hyuk
    • Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.127-135
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    • 2012
  • Urbanization has led to a reduction in green spaces and thus transformed the spatial pattern of urban land use. An increase in air temperature directly affects forest vegetation, phenology, and biodiversity in urban areas. In this paper, we analyze the changing land use patterns and urban heat distribution (UHD) in Seoul on the basis of a spatial assessment. It is necessary to monitor and assess the functions of green spaces in order to understand the changes in the green space. In addition, we estimated the influence of green space on urban temperature using Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) imagery and climatic data. Results of the assessment showed that UHD differences cause differences in temperature variation and the spatial extent of temperature reducing effects due to urban green space. The ratio of urban heat area to green space cooling area increases rapidly with increasing distance from a green space boundary. This shows that urban green space plays an important role for mitigating urban heating in central areas. This study demonstrated the importance of green space by characterizing the spatiotemporal variations in temperature associated with urban green spaces.

How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Mobility, Land Use, and Destination Selection? Lesson from Seoul, Korea

  • Lee, Jiwon;Gim, Tae-Hyoung Tommy;Park, Yunmi;Chung, Hyung-Chul;Handayani, Wiwandari;Lee, Hee-Chung;Yoon, Dong Keun;Pai, Jen Te
    • 토지주택연구
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.77-93
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    • 2023
  • COVID-19 팬데믹은 정부의 예방 및 통제 조치, 사람들의 위험 인식의 변화, 그리고 생활 방식의 변화를 통해 상당한 사회적 변화를 가져왔다. 특히, 정부의 방역정책과 도시공간의 잠재적 감염 위험에 대한 우려는 교통수단과 도시공간에 대한 선호를 크게 변화시켰다. 이러한 변화는 COVID-19 팬데믹이후에도 도시 공간에 지속적인 영향을 미치거나 새로운 형태로 변화할 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 코로나19 범유행에 따른 도시민의 이동수단 선호와 도시공간 이용 변화를 분석하여 도시공간이 현재와 미래의 감염병에 적응할 수 있는 회복탄력성과 잠재력을 탐색하고자 한다. 본 고는 이동 수단과 도시 공간에 대한 전반적인 선호도가 팬데믹 이전, 팬데믹 중, 팬데믹 종료에 따라 유의미하게 차이가 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 팬데믹 기간 동안 안전하다고 인식되는 개인 소유 차량과 녹지 공간을 제외하고는 전반적인 이동수단과 도시 공간에 대한 선호도가 감소하였다. 특히, 이동수단과 도시 공간에 대한 유행 중 선호도는 팬데믹 전에 비해 5배 가량 낮게 나타났다. 팬데믹 당시 긍정적으로 인식되었던 녹지 공간과 의료시설이 팬데믹 이전 선호도 수준으로 돌아올 것으로 예상되나, 다른 도시 공간 요소들은 뉴노멀을 맞이한 것으로 보인다. 본 결과는 코로나19 팬데믹이 도시민의 이동 수단과 도시 공간 선호에 큰 영향을 미쳤음을 시사한다.

도시열섬현상 저감을 위한 그린네트워크 구축 방안에 관한 연구 - 대구광역시 달서구를 대상으로 - (A Study on Green Net-Work Construction for Urban Heat Island Mitigation in Dalseo District, Daegu Metropolitan City)

  • 김기호;김수봉;정응호
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제13권6호
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    • pp.527-535
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    • 2004
  • As urbanization has been expanded in Korea, open spaces, such as urban parks and public sites, have been utilized for other uses, and then this bring out environmental changes for the worse. It is expected that these changes become more serious problems due to overpopulation, increasing individualism, and development of transportation. This research base on the consideration of connecting between decreasing urban green spaces and distributed green sites so as to build the substantial plan for the Green Network construction for urban heat island mitigation in Dalseo district, Daegu Metropolitan City. The result were as follow; 1) Connecting existing natural sites to the remained parks green zone made an Ideal form of Green-Network system. 2) Some school sites were selected for usable open spaces in order to build Green-Network system, and the plan connecting together with exist natural sites was suggested. 3) Moreover, the scheme of planting on the road spaces for connecting green spaces was proposed. 4) The devices of planting on the urban riverside for enhancing the role of urban stream to form green network was conceived.