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Academic year 2021/2022

Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design (LK0346-20044)

2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2020/2021

Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design (LK0346-20096)

2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17

Academic year 2019/2020

Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design (LK0346-20021)

2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19

Print Syllabus

Syllabus

LK0346 Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design, 15.0 Credits

Studio - Landskapsarkitektur för hållbar stadsbyggnadskonst

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 150 credits of which 90 credits in Landscape Architecture and/or Architecture and/or Urban Planning and/or Human Geography and/or Community Planning, and knowledge equivalent to English 6, or admitted to the Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation – Master´s programme.

Objectives

The purpose of this advanced course is for the student to gain in depth knowledge on the art of urban design from a landscape perspective directed towards long-term sustainability.



Knowledge and understanding

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

- define and describe different kinds of historical and contemporary urban characters and their linkage to urban design ideals and landscape architecture as well as ecological, social and economic sustainable development.



Competence and skills

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

- within given frames apply methods relevant to landscape architecture and the art of urban design for analysis of cultural environments, urban green-blue structures, and long-term sustainability.

- in a project group develop, design and motivate a proposal for sustainable development of a city district or a small town in the form of an elaborated vision or program that includes relevant structures and illustrates main design principles.

-use hand drawings and available digital visualization tools as well as professional language in the making of an urban development proposal.



Judgement and approach

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

- reflect upon sustainable urban development focusing on landscape, cultural and natural values, ecological and social environment and relating to an international context.

Content

The course consists of lectures, seminars, exercises, field work, field trip, project work in groups and a written individual examination.



The main focus is on the contemporary urban landscape, and the ultimate goal is a proposal for renewal of an existing city district or small town in a long-term sustainable direction, based on theoretical as well as place based knowledge. The proposal and the related analyses are worked out in a project group and documented in the form of a printed vision or program that is also orally presented.



Previously approved methods for analysis and interpretation of urban sites are used and deepened, and alternative methods are introduced and applied concerning cultural environments and the experience of place.



Literature on urban planning and design is studied. Examples and ideals from the last one hundred and fifty years are discussed in texts and in seminars according to aesthetic, ecological and social aspects. Densification and greening are themes for discussion and reflection.



Field trip(s) will be undertaken in order to illustrate cases of interest for the project work. The aim is to inspire and also to widen the frames of reference for the development and design of the re-formation proposal.



Seminars, exercises, field trips and activities connected to them are compulsory.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed project group work and passed written individual examination as well as passed participation in compulsory activities. If a student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

If a student has been granted targeted study support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative form of assessment.

If this course is discontinued, SLU will decide on transitional provisions for the examination of students admitted under this syllabus who have not yet been awarded a Pass grade.

For the assessment an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after  the deadline for submission.  For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course instance which the student has been admitted to and registered on.

If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course gives 15 credits of skill training.



Travel costs to the site for project work and the field trip are financed or partly financed by the student. Information about costs will be available at the course homepage 4 weeks before course start.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development

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Public Places Urban Spaces

By Matthew Carmona, Tim Heath, Taner Oc, Steve Tiesdell

Second edition, Copyright Year 2011

ISBN 9781856178273