A geospatial analysis of the influence of landscape and climate on the location of Greek vernacular settlements using GIS

Vartholomaios, Aristotelis

doi:10.1007/s12518-019-00254-x

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“…According to the fitting standard deviation ellipse, we can extract the center of the ellipse to represent the core of urban agglomeration and get the ellipse's major and minor axes to represent the main distribution and scope of urban agglomeration respectively [8].…”

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Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Urban Patterns in the China Greater Bay Area Based on Remote Sensing of Nighttime Lights

Hu¹,

Pan²

2023

HSET

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With the advancement of urbanization in China, the rapid expansion of cities has reduced the alternative land use and intensified the conflict between people and land, and the adaptation and optimization of urban spatial patterns have become an important work in current urban research. Based on the comprehensive modified the long-term series DMSP-OLS and NPP-VIIRS nighttime lighting data, the spatial analysis method of GIS and urban expansion indicators are used to reveal the spatial and temporal change process of urban built-up areas in the center of gravity of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area from 1992 to 2020. The results reveal that the built-up area of the urban agglomerations in the study area generally shows an increasing trend year by year, but there are some periods when the area decreases or remains unchanged, while the expansion rate shows a gradual decrease over a long time scale. The compactness of the urban agglomerations in the GBA decreases over time, and the fractal dimension fluctuates but remains unchanged, while the spatial distribution of the urban agglomerations in the GBA shows a "southwest-northeast" direction during 1992-2020, with the center of gravity moving to the northeast gradually. On the side, the urban expansion shows a fluctuation of "diffusion-coalescence-diffusion". The expansion of urban built-up areas is influenced by both natural and socio-economic factors, and the degree of influence varies in different periods.

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Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Urban Patterns in the China Greater Bay Area Based on Remote Sensing of Nighttime Lights

Hu¹,

Pan²

2023

HSET

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“…The historical evidence suggests a deliberate intent by ancient cultures around the world to mirror the recurring natural fractal motifs in their architectural endeavors, embedding them into their architecture and meticulous urban layouts [13,14]. Moreover, numerous studies have explored the intricate relationship between geomorphology, astronomical orientation, and settlement planning, recognizing the relevance of natural landforms in the development and structure of urban spaces by ancient and modern cultures [4,[15][16][17].…”

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Encoded Landscapes: A Link between Inka Wall Orientations and Andean Geomorphology

Palacios-Prado,

Corominas-Sustach,

Pérez

et al. 2024

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While some Inka structures and motifs align with astronomical and horizon markers, a significant portion of their constructions exhibit different patterns. We examined the potential correlation between the orientation patterns of the Inka walls and Andean geomorphology, aiming to uncover the extent to which the physical landscape guided these ancient architectural design methodologies. Using geospatial technology and specially developed peak detection and recognition software, we extensively and meticulously analyzed over 40,000 m of surveyed Inka walls and 20,000 mountain peaks across 11 distinct geographical areas. The analysis revealed a significant correlation between key wall orientations and the parallel peak alignment of the Andean Mountain Range. This suggests a purposeful encoding of landscape orientations into Inka architecture. These findings propose a novel perspective on the intricate relationship between Inka culture and the Andean highlands’ topography. Furthermore, this research introduces a distinctive methodological approach to exploring the impact of natural landscapes on architectural planning, establishing a foundation for comparative studies among other ancient civilizations.

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Zero-Carbon Urban Design in a Warming World: Learning from Pre-modern Cities

Pojani

White

Qiu

et al. 2022

Palgrave Studies in Energy Transitions

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A geospatial analysis of the influence of landscape and climate on the location of Greek vernacular settlements using GIS

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Urban Patterns in the China Greater Bay Area Based on Remote Sensing of Nighttime Lights

Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Urban Patterns in the China Greater Bay Area Based on Remote Sensing of Nighttime Lights

Encoded Landscapes: A Link between Inka Wall Orientations and Andean Geomorphology

Zero-Carbon Urban Design in a Warming World: Learning from Pre-modern Cities

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