222-0418 – Creating of urban spaces (TMP)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Urban Engineering
Subject guarantordoc. Ing. et Ing. František Kuda, CSc.
Study levelundergraduate or graduate
Subject version
Version codeYear of introductionYear of cancellationCredits
222-0418/01 2019/2020 2
222-0418/02 2019/2020 2

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The course objective is the creation of urban spaces with utilization of the principles acquired in the subjects-typology, urban planning and road construction. Students practice their form of presentation of the principles of creating urban spaces using natural and artificial elements.

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Summary

Students are given a study of the use of concrete urban space. Their task is to use this space both in urban and technical terms. Students thus apply theoretical knowledge and the obtained background to practical examples. The general discussion of the students and the teachers is on top of the results. As part of the course, students practice teamwork as well as presentation and discussion skills.

Compulsory literature:

ADAMS, D., TIESDELL, S.: Shaping places: urban planning, design and development. New York: Routledge, 2013. ISBN 978-0415497978. MILES, M., HALL, T.: Interventions. Portland, OR: Intellect, 2005. Advances in art & urban futures, v. 4. ISBN 9781841501185. CHAPMAN, D., ed.: Creating neighbourhoods and places in the built environment. London [u.a.]: Spon, 1996. ISBN 9780419209300. JONES, O., ROGERS, P., ed.: Human Ecology and the Development of Settlements. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1976. ISBN 9781468422658. CARMONA, M.: Public places, urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. Boston: Architectural Press, 2003. ISBN 9780750636322.

Recommended literature:

KRIER, L.: Architecture choice or fate. London: Papadakis Publisher, 2007. ISBN 9781901092752.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.