Defensible Spaces

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Abstract

Defensible space is the concept of creating spaces that include a series of architectural guidelines that are used when designing a new urban residential area to promote both the territorial claim of the residential groups to their surroundings and their ability to conduct natural surveillance of their spaces. Constructing safe environments with safe vocabularies for enhancing well-being is crucial for achieving quality of life in both peace and wartime. Warzone countries that suffer from many changes due to the effect of war (or fourth-generation wars) should be prepared to face those changes with safe spaces as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)314-323
Number of pages10
JournalEncyclopedia
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2021
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • defensible buildings
  • disordered human behavior
  • resilient environment
  • total destruction
  • warzone areas

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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