Application And Consideration Of Linkage Theory In Urban Design

The paper systematically explores the principles, elements , mechanism and applications of Linkage theory. It is based on systemism and structuralism, clued by urban space, and the core of the paper is Linkage theory: from the analysis method of traditional physical-form. It focuses on the effects during processes of shaping of urban space and check up the results of different kinds of urban design.With the method of Linkage theory, the paper analyzes the application with a case study in HanZhong, ShanXi province .The range refers to the fields of both physical and non- physical area, and the theory is improved to be a concept of urban design so that it enriches theories of planning and urban design and is very significant .It can be considered as a theoretical guide of different kinds of urban design in current china .Further more, the paper discusses the relationship between potential factors of urban space in order to understand the essences and rules of urban space and in order to support the trend of space developments and references decision-making of urban space.