Course - Built Form and Urban Design - FP4100
Built Form and Urban Design
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to urban and architectural history and theory, site analysis, the perspective of sustainability in architecture and urban design, aesthetics and creative methods, as well as training in urban design.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate has knowledge on various building forms, the history of urban settlements. Additionally, the candidate is familiar with methods for site analysis and urban development from a sustainability perspective.
Skills: The candidate is capable of working in interdisciplinary teams to develop site analyses, strategies, and recommendations for urban development, with a particular focus on the development of central areas and housing. The candidate can apply qualitative strategies and create visual materials, such as graphics and presentations, to effectively communicate progress and outcomes from planning processes.
Learning methods and activities
The course is based on semester (term) assignments conducted as group work. In addition, there will be some exercises both as group work and individual work. Lectures and exercises are mostly linked to the semester (term) assignments.
Further on evaluation
The group assignment counts for 80% and the individual assignment counts for 20 % towards the final grade in the course. You may register for a rescheduled delivery in the next exam period.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Facility Management (MEIENDOM)
Geography (MGEOG)
Physical Planning (MFYSPL)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Minimun Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Course materials
Information will be given at the start of the course.
Subject areas
- Urban Design and Planning