Name |
Description |
Period |
Human Settlements in Development | This course introduces students to theories about human settlements and urbanisation, the growth of settlements and their internal structure, form and functioning. Characteristics of human settlements and trends in urbanisation are first illustrated in both developed and developing parts of the world. The course examines changes in the economic and social fabric of settlements and presents a series of planning problems and solutions. | 02/08/2023 - December 2023 |
Urban Planning & Design Studio I | The course aim to develop students to be professionals who can understand the city as a spatio-temporally complex system and design for contemporary challenges such as mass urbanisation
and changing climate demands. The course enables the students
1. Discover the role of urban design within given spatial, social, economic and political contexts
2. Explore the scope, opportunities, complexities and responsibilities of urban design
3. Uncover urban design issues and methodology among others | 02/08/2023 - December 2023 |
Urban Design and Heritage Conservation / Planning for Heritage, Conservation and Tourism | The course aims to provide an awareness of the value and benefits of sustainable planning, design for tourism management and urban heritage conservation. This course involves a study of planning and urban design concepts, principles, techniques, standards, guidelines for sustainable tourism and urban heritage conservation. The course also focuses on the planning, identification, development of tourism/heritage sites and also the contribution of tourism and conservation to the built environment. | January 2024 - April 2024 |
Urban Planning & Design Studio II | The course aim to develop students to be professionals who can understand the city as a spatio-temporally complex system and design for contemporary challenges such as mass urbanisation and changing climate demands. The course enables the students 1. Discover the role of urban design within given spatial, social, economic and political contexts 2. Explore the scope, opportunities, complexities and responsibilities of urban design 3. Uncover urban design issues and methodology among others | January 2024 - April 2024 |