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Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
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Objectives
Contents The Sustainable Urban Design course explores the relationships among anthropic contexts, environmental systems and climate change. During the course, students will understand the fundamental concepts of sustainability at the urban scale, learning to deal with the environmental impact of design decisions. Subsequently, they will explore tools and methodologies for sustainable urban design, focusing on the concepts of resilience, adaptation and mitigation. Finally, they will apply their knowledge and skills in developing urban projects that address current environmental challenges, integrating innovative and sustainable solutions.
Extended Syllabus FIRST PART:
LESSON “Presentation” - Presentation of the program, the calendar and the teaching methodology. Course registrations.
Laboratory: laboratory activities.
LESSON “Sustainability”- Topics: reconstruction of the socio-economic context, ecological footprint, recovery fund
Laboratory: study and analysis of best practices.
TALK with a sector expert - Topics: causes and effects of climate change in the city. Debate and laboratory activities in the classroom.
LESSON “Society”- Topics: Global megacities, European suburbs, sustainable cities, future visions.
Laboratory: study and analysis of best practices.
LESSON “Climate Change”- Topics: Risk factors, possible scenarios, mitigation and adaptation, Plans, Projects, Actions, European objectives.
Laboratory: study and analysis of best practices
INTERMEDIATE TEST: Delivery and presentation of the analysis of the case studies.
SECOND PART:
WORKSHOP 0 - Topics: introduction of the workshop and analysis of the project site. Laboratory: Physical/virtual visit + SWOT analysis
WORKSHOP 1 - Topics: analysis of the project site. Laboratory: Brainstorming + development of general project strategies
WORKSHOP 2 - Topics: design strategies on the project site. Laboratory: definition of the intervention program (Concept)
WORKSHOP 3 and 4 - Topics: design strategies on the project site. Laboratory: design/revision activities in classroom with the teacher
FINAL TEST: Delivery and presentation of the project work
Recommended Bibliography The following books create an optional bibliography, useful for students who wish to delve deeper into the concepts treated in class:
-Foreman R. (2014), “Urban ecology: science of cities”, Cambridge University Press, New York
-Fusero P. (2009), E-city, Actar-D List, Barcellona
-Gehl J. (2012), “Vita in città: spazio urbano e relazioni sociali”, Maggioli Editore, Santarcangelo di Romagna;
-Lynch K. (1964), “L’immagine della città”, Marsilio Editori, Venezia;
-Mitchell W. J. (1997), La città dei bits, ed. Electa, Milano;
-Rueda S. (2014), “Ecological Urbanism: its application to the design of an eco-neighborhood in Figueres”, Urban ecology agency of Barcelona, Barcelona;
Teaching Methods The course is divided into different teaching modules, each with specific educational objectives and learning methodologies:
1) Lessons: the module consists of a series of teaching sessions conducted by the teacher, aimed at outlining the scientific framework within which the course is placed. These lessons focus on in-depth analysis of topics related to anthropic development in a broad sense and represent the necessary foundations to fully understand the complex phenomenon of climate change. Through this module, students acquire a solid knowledge base that provides them with a clear intellectual context to critically explore the environmental and territorial dynamics related to climate change in urban contexts.
2) Talk: the module involves participation in a series of conferences, both physical and virtual, conducted by experts specialized in various fields related to the course. These lectures aim to explore in detail specific topics treated in the program. During these events, students are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions to deepen their understanding of the topics. The topics addressed during the conferences are further examined in class, through discussions and practical activities, allowing students to consolidate and actively use their knowledge.
3) Workshop: the module consists in practical sessions conducted in the classroom under the guidance of the teacher. Students are guided in conceiving and implementing a project that integrate the principles of sustainable urban design, with particular attention to climate change and adaptation/mitigation strategies. The laboratory provides students with the opportunity to tangibly apply the theoretical skills acquired, tackling challenges related to urban planning in real contexts.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
The final evaluation of the course is based on the weighted average of the evaluations acquired in the different teaching modules:
1. Evaluation of the research on the case study assigned in the first part of the course through a report delivered to the teacher and presented with an oral presentation in the classroom (intermediate delivery);
2. Evaluation of the project produced during the second part of the course and related to the theme of the year;
3. Overall evaluation of the student's commitment to the activities carried out in the classroom and at home.
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