Course
Placemaking (BYG510)
The course is an introduction to urban design in contemporary cities. It deals mostly with redesigning and renewing problematic areas in existing cities and towns, including the aesthetic, technical, and functional aspects of planning, programming, and implementing projects in the public or private sector.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Fakta
Emnekode
BYG510
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
Learning outcome
The goal is to create a basic understanding of place-making in urban areas in terms of:
- To gain abilities in design thinking for urban challenges
- Understanding the task of urban design and place-making
- Interpreting the context of the project leading to design premises
- Developing a design proposal in several stages, from basic ideas to more detailed plans
- Using tools and resources to present an urban design project in its different stages
- Using concepts specific to urban design, such as density, urban quality, vitality, complexity, durability, adaptability and social meaning.
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | All |
The course is evaluated based on the report presented at the end of the course, which documents the project's process. Participation in classes and workshops is mandatory to submit the final report. The course does not offer a remedial exam. Students who fail must retake the entire course
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Participation in at least three of the four workshops is mandatory.
Compulsory attendance at lectures and studio work. The student will not get an evaluation with less than 80 % attendance.