- Course Code :
ARC 452
- Level :
Undergraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Department :
Department of Architectural Engineering
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Area of Study :
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• Demonstrate the application of methods and techniques of urban design theories.
• Differentiate between the urban design and its area of work through the practical field of urban planning, urban design and architecture.
• Demonstrate the socio- cultural- economic aspects in housing projects through the new development level.
• Assist in developing skills and techniques in the fields of urban design and housing.
• Distinguish the skills of the research tools, and the tools of research methodology; data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Mange the determination of the problems, and create tools to solve the problems in the field of urban design, urban conservation and preservation.
• Assess the urban documentation by using the different methods; reports will supplementary material, which may include.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Make a decision in accordance with the available resources.
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This course introduces the students to the approaches, techniques and tools of urban design necessary to structure the spatial and dimensional relationships of the built environment. The morphology of the city and the relationship of built form to circulation networks and open space configurations will be the primary subject of the class. This course concentrates on the design of urban spaces, housing clusters and residential neighborhoods, informed by (but independent of) the demands of quantitative analysis, decision‐making frameworks, economic forecasting or the specifics of plan implementation.
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Course notes :
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Recommended books :
[1] Bentley, Alcock, Murrain, Mcglynn, and Smith, Responsive Environments, A Manual for designer, Butterworth Architecture, (1985).
[2] Gosling, David, Gordon Cullen: Visions of Urban Design, Academy Editions, (1996)
[3] Llewelyn-Davies, Urban Design Compendium, English Partnerships, The Housing Corporation, First Published (2000).
[4] Moughtin. Cliff. ET, Urban Design; Method and Techniques, Architectural Press. (1999).
[5] Moughtin. Cliff. ET, Urban Design; Street and Square, Third Edition, , Architectural Press. (2003).
[6] Moughtin. Cliff. ET, Peter Shirley, Urban Design; Green Dimensions, Second Edition, Architectural Press. (2005).
[7] Fleming, John, ET. Al., the Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, the Penguin Group, Fifth Edition, (1998)
[8] Alexander, Christopher, A. Neis, H. Anninou, A., and King, I., A New Theory of Urban Design, Oxford: Oxford University Press, (1987)
[8] Brolin, Brent. Architecture in Context. Fitting New Buildings with Old, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.
N.Y., USA. (1980).
[9] Gosling, David. Et. Al., Concepts of Urban Design, Academy Editions. Martin’s Press. London. Britain. (1984)
[10] Krier, Robert, Urban Space, Academy edition, Rizzoli, New York, (1979).
[11] Jon Lang (2005), URBAN DESIGN :A TYPOLOGY OF PROCEDURES AND PRODUCTS, Illustrated with over 50 Case Studies, the Master in Urban Development Jacobs, Jane. The Death and Life of Great American Cities
New York: Modern Library, 1993. ISBN 0-679-60047-7
Kostof, Spiro. The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and MeaningsThrough History
New York: Bulfinch Press, Hachette Book Group, 1993. ISBN 978-0-82120-2016-0
Kriken, John L. et. al. City Building: Nine Planning Principles for the Twenty-First Century
New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. ISBN 978-1-56898-881-8
Otero, Lydia R.. La Calle: Spatial Conflicts and Urban Renewal in a Southwest City
Tucson: The University of Arizona Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8165-2888-2
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