Urban Design

Architecture

Examine the preparation of urban design concepts and plans for local and neighbourhood development.

NZ$1,276

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(15 Credits)


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Analyse key urban design concepts, theories and principles

Discuss and analyse leading ideas and foundational knowledge in urban design.

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Evaluate urban environments

Analyse urban spaces considering theoretical, technical, and ethical aspects of urban design.

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Critically assess urban design concepts and plans

Evaluate and provide critical feedback on existing urban environments and design proposals.

What You're Signing Up For

In this course, students examine the preparation of urban design concepts and plans for local and neighbourhood development. The course covers key urban design theories and principles, analysis of urban environments from theoretical, technical, and ethical perspectives, and developing urban design projects suitable for different spatial contexts.

Course Content

  • Key urban design concepts, theories, and principles
  • Analysis of urban environments
  • Theoretical, technical, and ethical dimensions of urban design
  • Critical evaluation of urban design concepts and plans
  • Development of urban design themes, goals, objectives, concepts, and plans for different spatial scales

What you need to know first

Site Design, LASC-216

Principles of Urban and Regional Planning, ERST-205

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Urban planning

  • Architecture

  • Built Environment

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Urban designer

  • Architectural assistant

  • Urban planning consultant