Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA5101 : Architectural Design - VII { 0-0-5 / 3}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Prof. Nabanita Saha
Syllabus
Module I - Urban design theories and criticism
Urban design terminologies and definitions, concept of space and place, History of urban form and space, urban design through history, determinants of urban forms, components of urban structure, concept of layering, urban design policies and practices
Module II - Planning tools for urban design
Urban design methodologies, methods of urban design surveys, documentation and representation, introduction to site planning,
Module III - Practical application of Module I and Module II
Project - Urban design solution for a local area.
Course Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of a large scale urban design
- To address various urban design issues face in the local area through studio assignment
Course Outcomes
The broad education necessary to understand architecture in a global context – techno-economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political <br />A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />An ability to identify and formulate programmatic requirements <br />An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability <br />An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />An ability to apply knowledge of architecture <br />An ability to communicate effectively <br />An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams <br />An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
Essential Reading
- K Lynch, Good City form, MIT Press
- J Lang, Urban Design: A Typology of Procedures and Products Illustrated with 50 Case Studies., Architectural Press
Supplementary Reading
- D Gosling, Barry Maitland, Concepts of Urban design, St. Martin's Press
- A E J Morris, History of Urban Form, Longman