Part / whole: Reconciling Scale, Density and Sustainability in Asian Megaloplises: Bangkok Hong Kong Shanghai

Prologue: The Condition of Asian Megalopolises and their Paradigms by Asma Khawatmi p.12, Reclaiming Sustainability for an Ecological Age by Nirmal Kishnani p.18, Context and Pedagogy by Asma Khawatmi p.24, City Identities: Bangkok: A parallel universe of formal and spontaneous networks p.28, Hong Kong: A high-rise and compact city, a market - driven development p.30, Shanghai Baoshan: A district lost in urban transitions p.32, 1. Understanding Situations: A Multidimensional Approach: A. Multi-Scalar Ecology p.36, B. Urban Parameters p.52, Geography and Climate p.54, Natural Resources p.62, Mobility p.70, Urban Quality p.78, Energy p.86, C. Urban Layers p.94, City Challenges: Bangkok: Resilience through the co-production of formal and informal dynamics for a more inclusive city p.102, Hong Kong: Hyper-dense and urban compactness Vs. liveability p.104, Shanghai Baoshan: Economic development Vs. social and environmental conditions p.106, 2. Concept, Strategies, Urban Design Guidelines, Master Plan and Outcomes An Integrated Approach: Bangkok: Five Sites / Five Master Plans p.110, Pak Klong Talat p.112, Sam Yan p.118, Sukhumvit p.124, Khlong Toei Port p.130, Lat Krabang p.136, City Master Plan p.142, Outcomes p.148, Hong Kong: Five Sites / Five Master Plans p.152, Tai Po p.154, Sham Shui Po p.160, Stanley p.166, Central p.172, Wan Chai p.178, Outcomes p.184, Shanghai Baoshan: Five Sites / Five Master Plans p.190, Gucum Pak p.192, Qilian p.198, First Steel Plant p.204, Youyi Road p.210, Lake Meilan p.216, City Master Plan p.222, Outcomes p.226, The Whole and the Parts, Mutual Intelligence by Asma Khawatmi p.232, A Post-Anthropocentric Perspective by Nirmal Kishnani p.236, Pedagogical Team / Participants p.242