Morphogenetic Habitation Group Formation and View Parameter

Abstract

By observing cities, numerous regular and repetitive structures appear obviously. They mainly reflect simple spatial organizations based on multiplied habitation groups. The interesting thing is that those are intimately related to the history and culture of each place. More complex forms have arisen from the reproduction and transformation of the groups through their own interactions. Diverse urban dynamics following group formation on a local scale can be observed and developed. In addition, the dynamics can be represented by simple elementary figures and symmetry operations. The study as a part of urban morphogenesis contributes to urban morphology analysis and simulation. The view parameter in particular can newly define urban dynamics as a new cultural element in contemporary cities.