@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10002107, title = {Research on Residential Block Fabric: A Case Study of Hangzhou West Area}, author = {Wang Ye and Wei Wei}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Residential block construction of big cities in China began in the 1950s, and four models had far-reaching influence on modern residential block in its development process, including unit compound and residential district in 1950s to 1980s, and gated community and open community in 1990s to now. Based on analysis of the four models’ fabric, the article takes residential blocks in Hangzhou west area as an example and carries on the studies from urban structure level and block spacial level, mainly including urban road network, land use, community function, road organization, public space and building fabric. At last, the article puts forward “Semi-open Sub-community” strategy to improve the current fabric.}, journal = {International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering}, volume = {8}, number = {4}, year = {2014}, pages = {499 - 506}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10002107}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/88}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 88, 2014}, }