Aim
The aim of the course is to gain knowledge and proficiencies in transformation of built environments. The aim is to develop skills in designing long-term sustainable urban environments from a social and humanistic perspective.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• explain, interpret and develop aims, notions, and methods in urban design

• identify, describe and develop strategies for sustainable urban design

• analyse an urban area and its connections to surrounding areas and the city as a whole

• analyse existing urban environments

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• develop a strategy for sustainable urban development in different levels of planning

• design plans in different levels of detailing for a new urban structure

• value the interplay between buildings, infrastructure, urban structure and region in a social and humanistic context

• value and estimate the social and cultural consequences for the interplay between public and private spheres

• formulate and develop sustainable strategies in different levels of planning

• apply aims, notions and methods within urban design

• value the new urban areas importance for the city and the region

• orally and visually communicate ones project

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• value urban structure from physical and social aspects

• show the ability to with a comprehensive view take into account relevant scientific, social, esthetical and ethical aspects into judgement

• take consideration to the interplay between people and the physical environment

• show the abilities to base ones work on the demand for long-term and functional solutions, with a high quality and good design

Contents
In the first part of the studio we focus on analyzing and designing streets, blocks and urban places, which are put together in a repertoire book. In the main part of the studio the purpose is to design a new urban structure (streets, urban blocks and plot division) for an urban area designated for intensification. The main goal for the new urban structure is to serve as a framework for a liveable urban area for mixed uses, with a clear identity and with high quality public and private space. The aim for the new urban structure is also to create added value for the adjoining areas. The project is to be presented in general overview plans and more detailed plans and perspectives for a part of the area.

Educational format:

• Lectures

• Critiques

• Exercise in group and/or individually.

• Study trip

• Literature studies with seminar

Literature
Compendium.