Research on Building Density and Morphology Types Based on Spacemate:Taking Nanjing Old Town and Hexi District as Examples
The research on the combination of building density index and building form type of plot is of great significance for the description,design and control of urban form.Based on the theoretical method of Spacemate,this paper applies four density indicators,namely,Floor Space Index(FSI),Ground Space Index(GSI),Open Space Ratio(OSR)and Layer(L),as research variables,and obtains seven typical morphology types and their indicator distribution characteristics by taking Nanjing old town and the Hexi district as examples.It establishes the correlation between multivariate density index and morphology types of urban plots in China from a quantitative perspective.It also demonstrates and enhances the theory's applicability to the domestic urban planning and design.