Advanced Site Design

Architecture

Examine the issues, elements and challenges of advanced, complex and multi-disciplinary site planning and design.

NZ$1,704

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(20 Credits)


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Develop multi-scalar approaches for complex design projects

Independently develop an appropriate, multi-scalar approach to a complex design project brief, drawing upon a range of theoretical and professional sources.

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Evaluate design using site context and values

Evaluate design ideas using an appreciation of existing site conditions, dynamic natural processes and bi-cultural values.

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Create sophisticated and technically sound master plans

Design a realistic, innovative, conceptually sophisticated master plan that is both technically sound and critically grounded.

What You're Signing Up For

This course explores advanced issues, elements, and challenges involved in complex and multidisciplinary site planning and design. Students will develop capabilities in addressing design briefs with multi-scalar thinking, evaluate site designs through a range of professional and theoretical lenses, and produce master plans that are both technically sound and conceptually sophisticated.

Course Content

  • Advanced site planning methodologies
  • Complex, multi-disciplinary design challenges
  • Multi-scalar design approaches
  • Critical evaluation of design ideas
  • Site assessment: existing conditions, natural processes, bi-cultural values
  • Development of technically sound and critically grounded master plans
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Architecture

  • Urban design

  • Landscape planning

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Site designer

  • Landscape architect

  • Urban designer

  • Planning consultant