Space, Place and Mobility
The course deals with landscape architecture methods for planning, designing and managing transport systems. Based on current theories and methodology on mobility and transport architecture, the student investigates various choice of measures. During the course, current knowledge in the field is offered through literature studies, lectures and excursions. Work steps include group exercises to analyze the landscape, identify issues and propose solutions that support a transport need. An individual project is carried out where the student applies his knowledge of the landscape and the proposed measure to a shaped whole. Some important aspects that characterize the theme are to understand the context of the place in different scales and designing spatial sequences that work for movement at different speeds.
The course contains lectures, excursions, literature seminars (compulsory), critique - reviews of exercises (compulsory), supervised exercises in the studio, and own work in the studio.
The course gives 15 credits of skill training in the degree of master of science in landscape architecture.
Information from the course leader
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Space, place and mobility!
The course will start on Campus Alnarp 28 th August at 13.00 hrs. Venue Terra Nova
Weekly structure:
The first week we will dive into the concept of mobility and anatomy of transport infrastructure. The next four weeks will contain lectures, litterature seminars, group assignments and trips to your study areas. This is an intense phase where we hope you will be inspired and enlighted with new perspectives on mobility and aspects connected to transport infrastructure in the landscape. These weeks contains both group and individual work, tutoring and wrap up sessions. In the wrap up sessions you will have the opportunity to progress with the help of peers. Attending tutoring is highly recommended since this is course where you will practice new skills. From the sixth week your focus will be set on your individual project and tutoring and interim seminars will take place.
We will head off on a fieldtrip in Skåne on the 11 th September and on a two-day excursion to Gothenburg and beyond on the 14 th-15 th of September. Further information will be supplied.
On the 19 th and 20 th of October you will present your individual project. The last week is assigned to finishing a written report.
Exercises:
There are two daily exercises that will happen the first week. The first is about the anatomy of transport infrastructure. The second is about observation and depiction of movement through a space.
Assignments:
There are three assignments and one individual project in this course. These will be handed in by uploading them on Canvas and are compulsory to pass the course. There will also be a series of exercises.
Cases:
There are two cases in this years course. One is located east of Gothenburg and other in the south, between Börringe and Ystad (Skania). The cases will be your focus during the group assignments. You will also do your individual project inside one of the areas.
Tutoring:
For the assignments you will be offered tutoring. The tutoring will be held in groups during the first three assignments. For tutoring you need to book a time-slot for your group in the course Calender. Tutoring will be done in both reality and on zoom. The time slots for the appointments will be uploaded the day before.
Wrap ups:
In the wrap up your group will usually have 10 minutes to present and then 5 minute discussion after. Everyone in the class listens to all the presentations. Before the wrap ups you will receive a schedule for when your group will present under the schedule model.
Seminars:
In this course there are 3 literature seminars. For the seminars the class will be divided in smaller groups to discuss the literature.
Excursions:
In this course there are three excursions that will include visits to your study areas. On the 11 th September you make a return trip to Alnarp. On the 14th to 15th of September the bus leaves Malmö early in the morning and returns late evening on the 15 th. We are staying at a hostel in Partille. The two-day excursion will be charged to cover the accommodation. Before each fieldtrip you will have a detailed schedule containing pickup/ meeting place.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
LK0411-10120 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for LK0411
Academic year 2022/2023
Space, Place and Mobility (LK0411-10009)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LK0411 Space, Place and Mobility, 15.0 Credits
Rum, plats, mobilitetSubjects
Landscape Architecture Landscape ArchitectureEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| 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
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 150 credits, of which 90 credits in one of the following subjects:• architecture
• landscape architecture
• landscape planning
• built environment
• design
• spatial planning
• geography
• landscape science
• environmental science
• civil and environmental engineering
and an approved portfolio according to specific instructions. See link for portfolio instructions during Other information.
OR 150 credits from a Landscape Architecture programme at SLU or an Erasmus partner university.
and
English 6 or equivalent.
Objectives
The course gives the student the opportunity to immerse in the planning, design and management of Transport Infrastructure. During the course, the student works in different scales, spanning from early feasibility studies to site-specific design. The student is trained to interpret the landscape’s form, time depth and ecological connections. The course provides the opportunity to develop proficiency to design for different speeds of motion. The student is given the opportunity for specializations in various themes, both theoretical, artistic and practical.
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
apply analysis methods that show an understanding of how transport structures affect the landscape.
account for and to some extent apply planning for roads and railways.
select, motivate and design measures aimed at creating transport systems that interact with the landscape.
implement and report on an infrastructure project based on knowledge of consequences at several scale levels.
present the consequences of the completed project in a convincing way.
reflect on what the project can contribute and critically examine the results based on the course’s various elements and the references and theories included in the course
Content
The course deals with landscape architecture methods for planning, designing and managing transport systems. Based on current theories and methodology on mobility and transport architecture, the student investigates various choice of measures. During the course, current knowledge in the field is offered through literature studies, lectures and excursions. Work steps include group exercises to analyze the landscape, identify issues and propose solutions that support a transport need. An individual project is carried out where the student applies his knowledge of the landscape and the proposed measure to a shaped whole. Some important aspects that characterize the theme are to understand the context of the place in different scales and designing spatial sequences that work for movement at different speeds.
The course contains lectures, excursions, literature seminars (compulsory), critique - reviews of exercises (compulsory), supervised exercises in the studio, and own work in the studio.
The course gives 15 credits of skill training in the degree of master of science in landscape architecture.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Lecturers will evaluate the quality of compulsory assignments and reports submitted by students, their ability to make oral presentations and their ability to engage each other in critical and analytical discussions. Specifications of compulsory attendance and assignments are given at course start.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.Students admitted to Landscape Architecture – Master´s Progamme 2011-2019 are eligible for the course
Students admitted to Landscape Architecture – Master´s Progamme (LAM) 2020 and after are eligible for the course if the portfolio is approved.
Link to portfolio instructions is posted before the application period.
Responsible department
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Litterature list
1. Landscape architecture and transport infrastructure
Kees Lokman 2017. *Cyborg landscapes: Choreographing resilient interactions between **infrastructure, ecology, and society. *Journal of Landscape Architecture, 12:1, 60-73.
TDOK 2015:0323, v. 3.0. The Ecological and Cultural Heritage standards (Riktlinje Landskap). Trafikverket
Michael Jones , Peter Howard , Kenneth R. Olwig , Jørgen Primdahl & Ingrid Sarlöv Herlin (2007) Multiple interfaces of the European Landscape Convention. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift - Norwegian Journal of Geography, 61:4, 207-216
2. Infrastructure, biodiversity and maintenance
E. O’Brien *Habitat fragmentation due to transport infrastructure : Practical considerations *The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment (2006) pp 191-204
Bekker H, Stegehuis B, de Vries H (2011) Defragmentation measures for the protection of our wildlife heritage. Rijkswaterstaat, Delft. http://www.mjpo.nl
Psaralexi MK, Votsi N-EP, Selva N, Mazaris AD and Pantis JD (2017). *Importance of Roadless Areas for the European Conservation Network. *Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 5:2 2017,
Helldin, Jan Olof (2022). *Are several small wildlife crossing structures better than a single large? Arguments from the perspective of large wildlife conservation *Natureconservation 2022
https://natureconservation.pensoft.net/article/67979/
3. Social perspectives
J.van Eldijk, J. Gil, N. Kuska, R.s. Patro. Missing links – Quantifying barrier effects of transport infrastructure on local accessibility. Transportation Research Part D 85 (2020) 102410
Smidfelt Rosqvist, L. 2019. Gendered Perspectives on Swedish Transport Policy-Making: An Issue for Gendered Sustainability Too: From One to Many Tracks. January 2019. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-05042-9_4. In book: Integrating Gender into Transport Planning.
Till Koglin & Tom Rye. *The marginalisation of bicycling in Modernist urban transport planning. *Journal of Transport & Health 1 (2014) 214-222
Björn Wendle and Ulf Eriksson 2014. *Transport for an Attractive City – An introduction to TRAST. *Trafikverket/Sveriges kommuner och landsting