Notes of MXD Planning and Design

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Notes of MXD Planning and Design(in progress)2/6/2014 7:31:00

P.146 Physical and Structural Configurations The physical configuration of MXDs can be grouped into three broad categories- (not criterion of MXDs) o 1)mixed-use towers, o 2) multi-towered mega-structures o 3)freestanding structures with pedestrian connections

examples: a compact urban site where land is expensive one large verticle structure, whereas a larger suburbia site would allow for more horizontal development A cold or harsh climate might dictate a more enclosed design, leading to a mega-structure, while moderate weather

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