Urban design : the composition of complexity Human settlement dynamics : foundations for spatial compositions Introduction Theoretical considerations (or not) The making of spatial composition and structural order Engaging design Design composition : relationship elements principles and structure Compositional transformation s: spatial activators for creative problem solving Typologies in urban design Urban design explorations Urban design applications Appendix I: Drawing types for urban design Appendix II: Experiments in design composition Appendix III: Working with people : the politics of urban design Index.