Introduction: The psychology of the city 7
Part 1 The Home, From Inside Out 17
Chapter 1 Refuge versus prospect 21
Chapter 2 Mystery and complexity 31
Chapter 3 Closure 43
Chapter 4 Nature in the home 53
Part 2 Home and Identity 65
Chapter 5 Status objects versus personal objects 69
Chapter 6 Space sharing 75
Chapter 7 The stamp of personality 81
Chapter 8 Tailor-made homes 92
Part 3 Neighbourhood 103
Chapter 9 Street life 107
Chapter 10 Protecting the territory 133
Chapter 11 The spirit of place 143
Part 4 High-rise Living 161
Chapter 12 Vertigo and other fears 163
Chapter 13 Making better high-rises 179
Part 5 Public Places: Places for Play 185
Chapter 14 Child's play 187
Chapter 15 Adults are kids, too: green spaces 195
Chapter 16 Recreational buildings 219
Part 6 The Workplace 235
Chapter 17 Open-plan? 237
Chapter 18 Self-expression 251
Part 7 Healing Spaces 255
Chapter 19 A healthy atmosphere 257
Chapter 20 End of life 267
Epilogue: The ideal city 275
Endnotes 279
Index 295
Image Credits 300
Acknowledgements 301