What Will Learn?

• Course Aims

  The aim of this course is to provide students with the needed knowledge and skills, which enable them to define a theoretical basis in the principles of urban design and the possibilities of creating more sustainable and harmonious urban spaces, public transportation systems, architecture, urban landscaping, ecology and master planning. The course in addition examines the underlying principles of sustainable design within the built environment. It focuses on environmental issues and design processes that enable professionals to create a more sustainable world. Students will be able to analyze cases from the surrounding current urban environment. Analysis looks at a specific aspect such as traffic, uses, view shed, skyline, wind, solar exposure, urban grid, urban resource supply and demand, etc. These analyses then become the basis for an urban design strategy to be proposed and developed by students.
• Course Goals
• Good Health and Well-being
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action