Foreword
The first version of this book was published back in the 1970's. with the purpose of pointing out the shortcomings of the functionalistic architecture and city planning that dominated the period. The book asked for concern for the people who were to move about in the spaces between the buildings, it urged for an understanding for the subtle qualities, which throughout the history of human settlements, had been related to the meetings of people in the public spaces, and it pointed to the life between buildings as a dimension of architecture, urban design and city planning to be carefully treated.
Now some 35 years have gone by, and many architectural styles and ideologies have passed by over the years. These intervening years have also shown that careful work with the livability of cities and residential areas continues to be an important issue. The growing intensity, with which high quality public spaces are currently used around the world, as well as the increased general interest in the quality of cities and their public spaces, emphasizes this point. The character of the life between buildings changes with changes in the society situation, but the essential principles and quality criteria to be used when working for human quality in the public realm have proven to be remarkably constant.
Over the years, this book has been updated, revised, and translated into 15 languages. This, the sixth English language version bears little resemblance with the early versions. New material and new illustrations have been added, yet there has been no reason at all to change the original message which continues to be of essential importance: Take good care of the people and the precious life between the buildings.
At this time in history when cities all over the world are under- going great changes in the process of growth and modernization, it is my hope that the humanistic planning principles presented in this book can serve as an inspiration for these important processes.

Contenido:
1. LIFE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Three Types of Outdoor Activities
Life Between Buildings
Outdoor Activities and Quality of Outdoor Space
Outdoor Activities and Architectural Trends
Life Between Buildings - in Current Social Situations
2. PREREQUISITES FOR PLANNING
Processes and Projects
Senses, Communication, and Dimensions
Life Between Buildings - A Process
3. TO ASSEMBLE OR DISPERSE: City and Site Planning
To Assemble or Disperse
To Integrate or Segregate
To Invite or Repel
To Open Up or Close In
4. SPACES FOR WALKING, PLACES FOR STAYING Detail Planning
Spaces for Walking - Places for Staying
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Seeing, Hearing, and Talking
A Pleasant Place in Every Respect
Soft Edges

Título original: Livet mellem husene

Bibliografía: p. 198-199

Índice: p. 201-207