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Applied Mathematics on Urban Space

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The aim of this chapter is to explain what Space Syntax is. Firstly, the types of spatial elements used in Space Syntax is discussed, secondly, the various mathematical formulas of various space syntax methods are elaborated, and finally Space Syntax’ contribution to theory building on built environments are discussed.

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  1. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway

    A. van Nes

  2. Faculty of Architecture, TU-Delft, The Netherlands

    A. van Nes

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  1. Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Luca D'Acci

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van Nes, A. (2019). Applied Mathematics on Urban Space. In: D'Acci, L. (eds) The Mathematics of Urban Morphology. Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology. Birkhäuser, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12381-9_11

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