The term Ekistics (coined by Konstantinos Apostolos Doxiadis in 1942) applies to the science of human settlements. It includes regional, city, community planning and dwelling design.

1.  Constantine's A. DoxiadisConstantine's A. Doxiadis
 Born 1913Born 1913
 Constantinos A. Doxiadis, son of Apostolos and Evanthia (Mezeviri) Doxiadis,Constantinos A. Doxiadis, son of Apostolos and Evanthia (Mezeviri) Doxiadis,
comes from a family that played an important role in the settlement of Greek warcomes from a family that played an important role in the settlement of Greek war
refugees in between the two World Wars. His father, a pediatrician, was Ministerrefugees in between the two World Wars. His father, a pediatrician, was Minister
for the Resettlement of Refugees, Social Welfare and Public Health andfor the Resettlement of Refugees, Social Welfare and Public Health and
organized many welfare services especially for children.organized many welfare services especially for children.
 Architect-Engineer from the Technical University of Athens in 1935, didArchitect-Engineer from the Technical University of Athens in 1935, did
graduate workgraduate work
 at Berlin-Charlottenburg University and received the degree of Dr. Ing. «Mitat Berlin-Charlottenburg University and received the degree of Dr. Ing. «Mit
Auszeichnung» 1936.Auszeichnung» 1936.

2.  The concept of dynamic city goes through four stagesThe concept of dynamic city goes through four stages
Dynapolis (monocentric city developing in one direction)Dynapolis (monocentric city developing in one direction)
Dynametropolis (parallel development of several developments DynapolisesDynametropolis (parallel development of several developments Dynapolises
in different directions)in different directions)
Dynamegopolis(giant city)Dynamegopolis(giant city)
EcumenopolisEcumenopolis

3.  It has moved from metropolis to dynametropolis.It has moved from metropolis to dynametropolis.
 The dynamic metropolis has many more centers than one.The dynamic metropolis has many more centers than one.
 There is no uniform solution.There is no uniform solution.
 Every metropolis is different. Each metropolis has a differentEvery metropolis is different. Each metropolis has a different
system of centers with different values for each one , and whensystem of centers with different values for each one , and when
it turns into a dynametropolis it has to be analyzed so that weit turns into a dynametropolis it has to be analyzed so that we
can find the answer for every specific case .can find the answer for every specific case .

4. One example we can mention aOne example we can mention a
three center Dynametropolis whichthree center Dynametropolis which
is on the sea and which is theis on the sea and which is the
schematic solution given to theschematic solution given to the
Dynametropolis of Accra-Tema inDynametropolis of Accra-Tema in
Ghana.Ghana.

5.  Ecumenopolis is nothing but joining of two giant cities orEcumenopolis is nothing but joining of two giant cities or
two dynametropolis for example two cities in Japan ;two dynametropolis for example two cities in Japan ;
Tokyo & OsakaTokyo & Osaka

6.  The original Master Plan of MetropolitanThe original Master Plan of Metropolitan
Islamabad was based on the principles ofIslamabad was based on the principles of
the dynametropolis.the dynametropolis.
 that Islamabad and Rawalpindi willthat Islamabad and Rawalpindi will
expand dynamically towards south westexpand dynamically towards south west
along with their centre cores.along with their centre cores.
 Islamabad could be differentiate from linerIslamabad could be differentiate from liner
city in term of absence of size dynamic incity in term of absence of size dynamic in
nature and its growth in unidirectional.nature and its growth in unidirectional.