TY - JOUR
TI - Modern fountains in an urban public space
AU - Kusińska, Elżbieta
TI - Modern fountains in an urban public space
AB - 
	Various diverse artificial water bodies in the form of fountains, cascades, ponds, etc. are a common element within the public spaces of cities. Such water-based elements have been placed in urban spaces since ancient times - they served utilitarian needs and beautified urban or garden spaces. Currently, in the process of the shaping of city spaces, fountains and various types of small water bodies also make an appearance. Today, they utilise technological solutions that make it possible to control water streams and create diverse lighting effects. Urban fountains and cascades are also being designed while taking into account principles of sustainable design - they use rainwater and their placement in public spaces positively affects the urban microclimate. Such a holistic approach to the design of urban fountains leads to the fact that we see them more often and we are more welcoming of them in our immediate surroundings - and they very often become the hallmarks and tourist attractions of cities.
VL - 2017
IS - 20/2017
PY - 2017
SN - 1731-2442
C1 - 2543-8700
SP - 112
EP - 120
DO - 10.4467/25438700SM.17.054.7675
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/article/modern-fountains-in-an-urban-public-space
KW - urban fountains
KW - water in an urban space
KW - aesthetic qualities of urban water layouts