AD2820 Structural Components in Urban Planning and Design 15.0 credits

The objective of the course is to train the students in theoretical and practical knowledge in specific components in urban design and focuses on handling the interplay between them. The course includes design theory as well as training in individual and group work and presentation techniques.

The intent is to deepen the knowledge and insights of the difficulties and possibilities of designing proposals that take into account the many facets of urbanity. The course will also give insights in the many interests and approaches in such projects, especially when it comes to the possibilities to integrate these in an urban structure. 

The course presents students with an opportunity to explore deeper specific fields within urban planning and design, such as landscape design, traffic planning and real estate morphology. It also provides the understanding of the interplay between such fields through practical work. The overall theme of the course is sustainability, and all components will be studied in relation to that.

After completing the course the student shall

· Be able to define, investigate and explain different components in urban design

· Be able to apply knowledge of such components in design practice

· Be able to analyse a present urban situation and define the problem which needs to be handled

· Be able to present proposals for such components in standard documents (texts and diagrams)

120 p from architecture, landscape architecture or planning programs on graduate level. 

120 p from architecture, landscape architecture or planning programs on graduate level. 

Will be announced at Course Start 

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• MOM1 - Moment, 15.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Posters, presentations, and articles must be accepted by at least two critics/teachers.

80% attendance on course infos and lectures

80% attendance in studio during scheduled tutoring

Active participation in group discussions and work

For a final grade all assignments must have been accepted

Per Fransson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.