Urban Design

Code	15170
Year	4
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	5
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Urbanismo
Entry requirements	This does not apply.
Learning outcomes	Development of an urban design intervention. Elaboration of a project seen as a critical task and interpretation of reality. - Domain of the Elementary Systems, Typologies and Structures that make up the city. - Understanding and analyzing data from other disciplines as a fundamental part of the study of the city and the landscape. Use and interpretation of said data. - Domain of the basic parameters of the analysis of the urban structure (urban models, qualities of the city, basic geometries, ways of living). - Recognition of urban intervention as a complex and interdisciplinary process. - Understanding of urban design as an interpretation of the city and the landscape. The formal articulation of space through the idea.
Syllabus	What is Urban Design. Evolution and what is meant by a good urban design today. Good Practice Study. Preparation of a project taking into account the following programmatic aspects: I - Methods and Techniques II - Streets and Squares III - Green Spaces IV - Ornaments and Decoration V - Health and Urban Environment.
Main Bibliography	Alexander, C., (1982), Un Linguaje de Patrones, GG, Barcelona. Mougtin, C., (2005), Urban Design – Green Dimensions, Elsevier, Oxford. Mougtin, C., et al (2006), Urban Design – Streets, Squares, Elsevier, Oxford. Goitia, F., (1982), Breve História do urbanismo, 7ª edição, Editorial Presença, Lisboa. Relph, E., (1987), A Paisagem Urbana Moderna, Edições 70, Lisboa. PlaneamentoUrbano, http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planejamento_urbano Mougtin, C., (2005), Urban Design - Methods and Techniques , Elsevier, Oxford. Camillo S., (1889), L Árt de Battir les villes, Paris.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Assessment criteria: Presentation of how the course unit works. Proposed assessment process: Final Grade - NF (from 0 to 20 points) NF= 0,4Na+0,6Ntf Where Na = grade for the work done in class Ntf = mark for the final assignment, which is compulsory to complete the course unit. A minimum of 6 marks in the overall competition, to be allowed access to the exam where you can only improve the final assignment.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.