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Syllabus

LK0466 Studio - Landscape architecture for sustainable urban design, 15.0 Credits

Studio - Landskapsarkitektur för hållbar stadsbyggnad

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 150 credits of which 90 credits in Landscape Architecture and/or Architecture and/or Urban Planning and/or Human Geography and/or Community Planning, and knowledge equivalent to English 6, or admitted to the Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation – Master´s programme.

Objectives

The purpose of this course is for the student to gain in depth knowledge of urban design and development from a landscape architecture perspective, directed towards long-term sustainability. Emphasis is on urban blue-green structures, built structures and cultural environments including a range of aspects related to social sustainability.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• define, describe and critically reflect on sustainable urban design and development across various morphological characteristics and from multiple perspectives.
• be familiar with contemporary terminology and debates about sustainable urban design and development.
• find and apply methods relevant to landscape architecture and urban design for analysis of the urban landscape.
• in a project group develop, design and motivate a proposal for sustainable development of a neighbourhood, city district or a small town in the form of an elaborated vision or program that includes relevant structures and illustrates main design principles.
• present the result of the project work in a pedagogic manner.

Content

Subject-related content

This course is about sustainable urban design and development on a neighbourhood level. Emphasis is on the green and blue structures in relation to built structures, street networks and cultural environments including various social aspects. The concept of sustainability is examined, assessed, and considered from multiple perspectives. Diverse urban challenges arising from various morphological characteristics are addressed within a sustainability framework. The goal is a proposal for renewal of a city district or small town in a long-term sustainable direction, based on theoretical as well as place-based knowledge. Methods for gathering site-specific knowledge about the environment, its inhabitants and their use of the area are explored and discussed. The studio project develops skills in identifying and presenting solutions that integrates aesthetic and functional conditions in a sustainability context. The project work is organized as teamwork. Tutoring, lectures and seminars support the project work.

Teaching formats

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

The course consists of lectures, seminars, exercises, field trips, project work in groups and an individual written exam.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

Throughout the course, the students practice generic competences such as critical thinking, communication and group dynamics.

Compulsory components:

Seminars, excursions, the exam, and exercises, as well as activities related to these, are compulsory.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through

Lectures, field trips and collaborations with municipalities.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed project group works and passed written individual exam as well as passed participation in compulsory activities.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development