Sustainable public space for a livable city: A study of steel structure design solution applied in Danang city, Vietnam

Abstract

Public space is essential for the sustainable growth of all types of cities. It significantly contributes to public mental health balance and brings a more vibrant and livable image of city life. A more invested in comprehensive design at the beginning of any master plan can result in huge potential. The research aim is to examine public space principal design and exploits with a case study method in Danang city, Vietnam. The result of the applied method proposes a public space design solution with a stainless steel structure, which is considered a flexible material for its aesthetic value in addition to economic and environmental considerations that can be used in public space design. This research delivers a potential design solution with secure public space rights, public use balancing traffic and pedestrians, and safety.

Keywords

• sustainable public space
• principal design
• stainless steel structure
• aesthetic value
• environmental consideration