planin: planning 2 orientation
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PLANNING 2
FUNDAMENTALS OF
URBAN DESIGN &
COMMUNITY
ARCHITECTU
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D A R 1
PLANIN2COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE : PLANIN1PREREQUISITE TO : PLANIN3TYPE OF COURSE : MAJORSCHEDULE : Mondays, 2:40-5:40pm
COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course introduces you to concepts and analysis of spatial
order, the appearance, functionality and socio-cultural expression in the design of the exterior environment that affects the development of neighborhoods, communities, towns, cities and urban public spaces. You will improve a sense of spatial order, scale, function, culture and history in relation to understanding the urban design and community architecture problems. Emphasis of this course will be on the different theories and concepts in urban design and community architecture that deals primarily with design and management of public space and the way public domains are experienced and used which you can apply in the field of architecture and community development. This course will require you to participate in class discussions, weekly reports, examinations and presentation of case study.
COURSE OBJECTIVESIn taking this course, you will be able to:Relate history on urban design by describing the place where
the student lives using sketches/map and information graphics
Recognize the importance of community involvement or participation and relate them both to co-design techniques in urban and community architecture by formulating a case study on urban issues
Examine the organization and behavior in the design of specific towns and cities to be able to analyze local or international towns and cities through presentation of analysis on existing communities
COURSE OBJECTIVESIn taking this course, you will be able to:Identify principles on ecological balance and sustainable
development and be able to design projects that adapts and conserves Filipino cultural and historical heritage in architecture in current and future design projects
Develop awareness on the need for socio-cultural expression and communication in the design of specific place in towns and cities to produce programming direction in community planning
COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINESFor the duration of the term, Students are expected to:Continually submit projects/plates on time. Late plates shall be accepted but with
due penalties, ex: percentile deductions, etc. and will be upon the professor’s prerogative on when the latest possible date for late submissions is acceptable. A one-meeting/week late plate is the recommended limit.
Regularly attend classes. Since this subject is a one meeting per week class, a maximum of three (3) absences is allowed before a student is considered Failed due to absences. Punctuality is highly demanded. Student will be considered absent if he arrives more than 30 minutes. Three-recorded tardiness will count as 1 absence.
*Absences incurred by students who are required to attend formation programs or officially representing the College as a delegate to an athletic meet/athletic related activities, training/seminar, cultural performance, competition, and similar events are considered an Approved Absence.
*Absences because of sickness are NOT considered Approved Absences and should, therefore, be counted against the students’ attendance even if certified by a doctor, parent, or guardian.
COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINESFor the duration of the term, Students are expected to:At the end of each workshop/studio activity (plate/project-making), the
students will be evaluated through feedbacks regarding his/her development/s, success, and/or failure in attaining instructional & course objectives. This procedure will detect his/her learning difficulties, which are not revealed by formative activities and other instructional adjustments and provide the professor with information for making instruction and remedial works more effective and for the professor to properly assess the extent to which objectives of instructions have been achieved.
Missed plates due to an absence from class as make-up: If absence is excused (with blue form), plates are considered submitted on time, however, unexcused absence shall constitute a late plate submission with their respective penalties.
Weather Cancellations: DLS-CSB Twitter AccountMeeting Cancellations (because of me): through Class FB Page
HOW MUCH WORK TO EXPECT?• Individual 10-minute Executive Reports• Group Term Project (Arcdes or Sorsogon)• Participation in Discussions• Participation in Field Trip (usually 12th week)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE(Working Lunch)Executive ReportLectureWorkshop (Group work)
ASSESSMENT/EVALUATIONClass Standing 10%Executive Reports 20%Quizzes 20%Term Project 50%
Final Card Grade = 40% Midterm + 60% Finals Grades
REFERENCES Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S., (2007). Urban Design Reader. Oxford, UK.
Architectural Press/Elsevier Ltd. Spreiregen, P. D. (1965). Urban design, the architecture of towns and
cities. New York, USA. McGraw-Hill.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS10 minutes max4 executive reports per meeting, starting June 6 (depends on
size of class)Apply to Philippine Setting“Urban Design Reader” Edited by Michael Larice and Elizabeth
MacdonaldDraw Lots
TOPICS – PART I1. Upsurge of the Renaissance 2. The Islamic City: Historic Myths, Islamic Essence and
Contemporary Relevance3. The family of Eyes & The Mire of the Macadam4. Public Parks and the Enlargement of Towns5. The Meager and the Unimaginative Character of Modern City
Plans & Artistic Limitations of Modern City Planning6. Author’s Introduction and The Town Country Magnet7. Ideology and Aesthetics8. The Neighborhood Unit9. The Pack-Donkey’s Way and Man’s Way and A Contemporary City
TOPICS PART II10 Joseph Lluis Sert’s Urban Design Legacy11 Introduction to Concise Townscape12The Image of the Environment and The City Image and Elements13Authors Introduction and The Uses of Sidewalks : Contact14 A City is Not a Tree15 The Significance of A&P Parking Lots or Learning from Las Vegas16 Collage City17 Introduction The life of Plazas Sitting spaces and Sun Wind Trees and
Water18 Conclusion: Great Streets and City Planning19 Dimensions and Performance20 A Catholic Approach to Organizing what Urban Designers should Know
TOPICS – PART III21 Prospects for Places22 The Phenomenon of Place23 The Problem of Pace in America24 Crtical Regionalism: an Architecture of Place25 A critsis in the urban landscape The Origins and Theory of
Type and Legitimacy and Control26 Charter of the New Urbanism27 Themes of postmodern Urbanism28 Introduction Preface The Current State of Everyday
Urbanism and Blurring the Boundaries Public Space and Private Life
TOPICS – PART IV29 What is sprawl30 density in communities or the most important factor in
building urbanity31intdroduction physical activity and public health & Urban
Design Characteristics32 Introduction the Changing Nature of Public space in City
Centersand Whose Public Space33 Profit and Place34 Urban Dualities in the Arab World From a Narattive of Loss
to Neo Liberal Urbanism35 The urbanism of ambition and China reinvents the City
ACTIVITY
INTERVIEW ACTIVITY• Pick a spokesperson to interview the instructor• Come up with 3 questions to ask the instructor what they feel
is important to know and is course related (aspects of the syllabus, assignments, text, exams, etc.)
• One guided questions from me
REFLECTION• Name• Best way to contact them• What is your educational goal at DLS-CSB• Based on your experience, how has an instructor helped you
achieve your goals?