Papua New Guinea University of Technology Department of Architecture and Building Lesson Plan AR432 Subject Site Design Subject Code AR 432 Semester/year 2/2017 Date Prepared 10/7/17 Lecturer(s) Professor C. Gonduan Credit Hours (PNG standard) 9 Period 15 weeks Credit Hours (Engineering Accreditation Standard) Subject Synopsis A pluralist overview of some key concepts and techniques of building site design, and landscape architecture: sitting and setting, nature and context. A review of different and their built landscapes with an emphasis on regional and tropical examples. Site planning and manipulation, utilization of topographic and natural features, principles of plant selection and placement, sculpture-art, symbolism, abstract and hard elements of landscape, landscape composition and expression. Students are required to read widely in the Landscape and gardens books including: Bardi, Pietro Maria. 1964. The tropical gardens of Burle Marx. Spiro Kostof: A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals Sigfried Gideon: Space, Time and Architecture Contact hours Lecture: 2 hours/week Tutorial: _________ hours/week Evaluation Continuous assessment 100% Final Examination ____% Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, students will be able to: 1. Have a working and contextual knowledge of the cultural and critical issues of society, polis, architecture, ‘place’ and ‘nature.’ 2. Meaningfully utilize advanced, culturally conscious and ecologically sensitive, approaches to landscaping, urban space manipulation, architecture, and ecology. 3. Produce imaginative and credible landscape proposals. 4. Be aware and display skills in integrating architectural designs (such as a nominated known building, or, a suitable studio design project) and landscape concepts, including the detailing of key landscape. Assessment Methods Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Assignment 1 10 X X X Test 1 10 X X X X Assignment 2 30 X X X X Test 2 10 X X X X Two (2)Major Projects 40 X X X X References Used in Class Text: Moore C. et al ‘The Poetics of Gardens’ 1993. Additional References References: Kevin Lynch and Gary Hack, ‘Site Planning’ 3rd Ed, 1984; Garvin, A. 2011 Public Parks; The Key to Livable Communities; W. W. Norton & Company London.
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Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Building
Lesson Plan AR432
Subject Site Design Subject Code AR 432
Semester/year 2/2017 Date
Prepared
10/7/17
Lecturer(s) Professor C. Gonduan Credit Hours
(PNG
standard)
9
Period 15 weeks Credit Hours
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis
A pluralist overview of some key concepts and techniques of building site design, and landscape
architecture: sitting and setting, nature and context. A review of different and their built
landscapes with an emphasis on regional and tropical examples. Site planning and manipulation,
utilization of topographic and natural features, principles of plant selection and placement,
sculpture-art, symbolism, abstract and hard elements of landscape, landscape composition and
expression.
Students are required to read widely in the Landscape and gardens books including: Bardi, Pietro
Maria. 1964. The tropical gardens of Burle Marx. Spiro Kostof: A History of Architecture:
Settings and Rituals Sigfried Gideon: Space, Time and Architecture
Contact hours
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: _________ hours/week
Evaluation
Continuous assessment 100%
Final Examination ____%
Learning
Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Have a working and contextual knowledge of the cultural and critical issues of society,
polis, architecture, ‘place’ and ‘nature.’
2. Meaningfully utilize advanced, culturally conscious and ecologically sensitive,
approaches to landscaping, urban space manipulation, architecture, and ecology.
3. Produce imaginative and credible landscape proposals.
4. Be aware and display skills in integrating architectural designs (such as a nominated
known building, or, a suitable studio design project) and landscape concepts, including
the detailing of key landscape.
Assessment
Methods
Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment 1 10 X X X
Test 1 10 X X X X
Assignment 2 30 X X X X
Test 2 10 X X X X
Two (2)Major
Projects
40 X X X X
References
Used in Class
Text: Moore C. et al ‘The Poetics of Gardens’ 1993.
Additional
References
References:
Kevin Lynch and Gary Hack, ‘Site Planning’ 3rd Ed, 1984; Garvin, A. 2011 Public Parks; The
Key to Livable Communities; W. W. Norton & Company London.
Program Outcomes
PO1 An ability to create comprehensive architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, cultural,
functional, and technical requirements and are sustainable, and the ability to translate such
designs into construction documents; PO2 Adequate personal and professional skills including communication (written, oral, aural,
graphic, electronic, etc), information technology, personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and
teamwork (including working with other disciplines and non-professionals); PO3 An adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts,
technologies and human sciences; PO4 A knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design; PO5 An adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning
process; PO6 An understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings
and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to
human needs and scale with adequate knowledge of the means to produce safe environments
accessible to people of varying physical and mental abilities; PO7 An adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable design; PO8 An understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in
particular, in preparing briefs that take account of social factors; PO9 An understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design
project;
PO10 An understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated
with building design; PO11 an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings
so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate; PO12 The necessary design skills to meet the requirements of clients and building users within the
constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; PO13 an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved
in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans to overall planning; PO14 An adequate knowledge of project financing and cost control; PO15 An adequate knowledge of procurement processes in the construction industry including
building contracts and documentation. PO16 An ability to develop the awareness and appreciate the qualities of traditional landscaping and
building traditions and find appropriate knowledge capacity for application in modern
contemporary design and practice.
Chapter Topic Week Topic Outcomes (TO) LO PO
Del
iver
y
Met
ho
ds
The Significance of
Site
Design/Landscape
Architecture in
Place-making
1-3
The need for site design and urban
landscaping development – the rise
of the ‘Garden City Movement’
LO 1
1
3
6
7
16
Lec
ture
s
The site and the
Designing of
the site with
reference to
urban
development
4 - 6
The Site Typologies; Conceptual
Framework; Site and Architecture;
Urban Design and Landscaping.
LO 2
1
4
6
7
Lec
ture
s
Landscape
Architecture 6 -8 Landscape Architecture and Urban
Landscapes
LO 3
3
6
7
16
Lec
ture
s
9 ARCHITECTURE MASTER
CLASS WEEK
MC
ST
UD
IO
Mid-Term Break
Landscape
Planning
Project 1
10 - 12 The Lae CBD - Central Avenue
development
LO 4
1
4
6
7
16
Lec
ture
/Stu
dio
Water-Front
Landscapes
Project 2
13 - 15 The Lae City Lagoon
Development
LO 5
6
16 Stu
dio
Assessment Details
Type Group/
Individual
Learning Domain Mark
Assignment 1 Individual cognitive 10
Test 1 Individual cognitive 10
Assignment 2 Individual cognitive & practical 30
Test 2 Individual cognitive 10
Two (2)Major Project Individual practical 40
Assessment schedule:
Week No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ass
essm
ent
Met
hod
s
Assignment 1 X
Test 1 X
Assignment 2 X X
Test 2 X
Two (2) Major Projects X X
LO-PO mapping:
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO 1
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
PO 10
PO 11
PO 16
Lea
rnin
g
Ou
tco
mes
LO
s
LO 1 X X X X X
LO 2 X X X X
LO 3 X X X X
LO 4 X X X X X
LO5 X X
Prepared By: Checked & Approved By:
(Head of the Department)
Date: Date:
Remarks:
1. .
2. .
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Building
Lesson Plan AR462
Subject Urban Design Theory I
Subject Code AR 462
Semester/year 2/2017 Date
Prepared
10/7/17
Lecturer(s) Professor C Gonduan
Credit Hours
(PNG
standard)
9
Period 15 weeks Credit Hours
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis An analysis in depth of areas of theory applied to personal practice of design in
architecture, with an emphasis on key theoretical critiques and theoretical propositions
influencing current directions of contemporary and regional architecture. An
examination is undertaken of issues in contemporary practice, discourse, design
processing, particularly concepts of post-modernity, and post-colonialism and critical
regionalism and as they are manifested in the region. Contact hours
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: _________ hours/week
Evaluation
Continuous assessment 100%
Learning
Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Develop a deeper understanding of theories of architecture and their application and
manifestation in design practice, and examine a range of examples of contemporary
theory and architecture in depth, and to meaningfully participate in seminar discussions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to make serious, well informed, and articulate critiques of
architecture and design issues productions in their own societies, nation, the region and
internationally.
3. Articulate design processing and feedback as a design empowering mechanism to enable
greater quality assurance outcome.
4. Display skill in the writing of well-informed and well-argued illustrated critical essays,
including the ability to articulate their own architectural position for design projects.
Assessment
Methods
Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Assignments 1
+2 20 X X X X
Test 1 10 X X X X
Assessment 3 10 X X X X
Test 2 20 X X X X
Assignment 4
Project 1
10
30
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
References
Used in Class
Gonduan, C. (2005) A framework for procedural design thinking: Architectural Publications
Papua New Guinea University of Technology. Lae
Schön, D. (1990) Educating The Reflective Practitioner: How professionals think in action, Basic
Books.
Additional
References
Program Outcomes
PO1 an ability to create comprehensive architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, cultural,
functional, and technical requirements and are sustainable, and the ability to translate such
designs into construction documents; PO2 adequate personal and professional skills including communication (written, oral, aural,
graphic, electronic, etc), information technology, personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and
teamwork (including working with other disciplines and non-professionals); PO3 an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts,
technologies and human sciences; PO4 a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design; PO5 an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning
process; PO6 an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings
and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to
human needs and scale with adequate knowledge of the means to produce safe environments
accessible to people of varying physical and mental abilities; PO7 an adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable design; PO8 an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in
particular, in preparing briefs that take account of social factors; PO9 an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design
project; PO10 an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated
with building design; PO11 an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings
so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate; PO12 the necessary design skills to meet the requirements of clients and building users within the
constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; PO13 an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved
in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans to overall planning; PO14 an adequate knowledge of project financing and cost control; PO15 an adequate knowledge of procurement processes in the construction industry including
building contracts and documentation.
Chapter
Topic
Week
Topic Outcomes (TO)
LO
PO
Del
iver
y
Met
ho
ds
Theory of
Architectural
Design
1-3
The Design Processing
LO 1
3
4
6
7
11
Lectu
res
Theory and
Applications by
examples
5-7
The reflection and thinking of
theory in application
LO2
1 2 3 4 6 7
11 Lectu
res
Selected theories/
application and
forward thinking
6-7
Specific applications relevant to
topical experiences
LO3
5
6
Lectu
res
8
ARCHITECTURE MASTER
CLASS WEEK
ST
UD
IO
WO
RK
Mid-Term Break
Case studies of
prominent
Architects-
historical and
current and
projects
9 -12
Learning from experiences by
architects –historical and current
LO4
1 2 3 7 8 10
Lec
ture
s an
d S
emin
ars
Theory in
Application Case
Study/Project
12 - 15
Project synthesis
LO5
1
2
3
4
7
8
10
ST
UD
IO W
OR
K
Assessment Details
Type Group/
Individual
Learning Domain Mark
Assignment 1+2 Individual cognitive 20%
Test 1 Individual cognitive 10%
Assignment 3 Individual cognitive & practical 10%
Test 2 Individual cognitive 10%
Test 3 Individual practical 20%
Project Individual cognitive & practical 30 %
Assessment schedule:
Week No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ass
essm
ent
Met
hod
s
Assignment 1 + 2 X X MC
Test 1 X
Assignment 3 X
Test 2 + 3 X X
Project Synthesis X X X X X
LO-PO mapping:
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO 1
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
PO 10
PO 11
PO 12
Lea
rnin
g
Ou
tco
mes
LO
s
LO 1 X X X X X
LO 2 X X X X X X X
LO 3 X X
LO 4 X X X X X X
LO5 X X X X X X X
Prepared By: Checked & Approved By:
(Head of the department ECE)
Date: Date:
Remarks:
3. .
4. .
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Building
Lesson Plan AR 492
Subject Architectural Design Research Subject Code AR 492
Semester/year 2/2017 Date Prepared 10/7/17
Lecturer(s) Professor C .Gonduan Credit Hours
(PNG standard)
Period 15 weeks Credit Hours
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis
The subject is designed to develop research techniques and presentation skills in specialised study area of interest to the staff and the student. Elective topics be developed with selected
specialist staff on the following currently available optional areas of study in explaining the role
of research in academic and professional life, and the use research and analytical tools to
prepare a substantial research report on a selected topic in;
1. 3D-CAD modelling, rendering and slide presentation, introduction to macro-
programming;
2. Traditional architectural and settlement patterns through the Architecture Heritage
Centre;
3. Contemporary studies in urban settlements and low cost housing solutions;
4. Advanced problems in tropical architecture;
5. Problems in architectural psychology/User Behaviour assessment/analysis
6. Post Occupancy Evaluation of Built Environments (POE)
Contact hours
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: _________ hours/week
Evaluation
Continuous assessment 100%
Learning
Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Pursue a program of supervised study;
2. Develop data collection mechanisms, methodologies and applications
3. Compile data and analysis techniques
4. Present oral and written discourses on the selected study topic.
Assessment
Methods
Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Gate 1 5% X X X X X
Gate 2 10% X X X X X
Gate 3 15% X X X X X
Gate 4 15% X X X X X
Gate 5 15% X X X X X
References
Used in Class Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002) Architectural Research Methods; John Wiley and Sons, Inc;
Canada.
Gate 6 40% X X X X X
Additional
References
Other reference material to be advised throughout the course.
Program Outcomes
PO1 an ability to create comprehensive architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, cultural,
functional, and technical requirements and are sustainable, and the ability to translate such
designs into construction documents; PO2 adequate personal and professional skills including communication (written, oral, aural,
graphic, electronic, etc), information technology, personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and
teamwork (including working with other disciplines and non-professionals); PO3 an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts,
technologies and human sciences; PO4 a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design; PO5 an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning
process; PO6 an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings
and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to
human needs and scale with adequate knowledge of the means to produce safe environments
accessible to people of varying physical and mental abilities; PO7 an adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable design; PO8 an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in
particular, in preparing briefs that take account of social factors; PO9 an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design
project; PO10 an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated
with building design; PO11 an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings
so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate; PO12 the necessary design skills to meet the requirements of clients and building users within the
constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; PO13 an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved
in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans to overall planning; PO14 an adequate knowledge of project financing and cost control; PO15 an adequate knowledge of procurement processes in the construction industry including
building contracts and documentation.
Chapter
Topic
Week
Topic Outcomes (TO)
LO
PO
Del
iver
y
Met
ho
ds
Post Occupancy
Evaluation
(POE) and
Design Research
1-3
POE as a Design enhancing tool for
architects.
Specific Design Research
LO1
2
3
4
Lec
ture
The Need for
POE.
Research that
enhances Design
4-5
What, Why and How of POE.
Case in Research
LO2
2
3
4
Lec
ture
Literature
Review
6-7
The Composition and Structure
Typology of POE
The Design Research
Layout/Methodology
LO3
7
9
13
ST
UD
IO
Master Class
ST
UD
IO
Mid-Term Break
Select Project -
discussions
9 - 10
Selected methodology for POE
Execution.
Research Documentation
LO3
LO4
7
9
13
Lec
ture
&
ST
UD
IO
Project
11- 15
Project execution
Research Documentation
LO4
2
3
4
7
9
13
ST
UD
IO
Assessment Details
Type Group/
Individual
Learning Domain Mark
Assessment Individual Cognitive 5%
Project Individual Practical 25%
Project Individual Practical 30%
Project Individual Practical 40%
Assessment schedule:
Week No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ass
essm
e
nt
Met
hod
s Assessment X X X X
Project X X X X X
Project X X X
Project X X X X
LO-PO mapping:
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO 1
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
PO 10
PO 11
PO 13
Lea
rnin
g
Ou
tco
mes
LO
s
LO 1 X X X X X X X
LO 2 X X X X X X
LO 3 X X X
LO 4 X X X
LO5
Prepared By: Checked & Approved By:
(Head of the department ECE)
Date: Date:
Remarks:
5. .
6. .
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Building
Lesson Plan AR402
Subject Architectural Design VII Subject Code AR402
Semester/year 2/2017 Date
Prepared
25/7/17
Lecturer(s) Professor C .Gonduan Credit Hours
(PNG
standard)
30
Period 15 weeks Credit Hours
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis Projects involving multi-storey, mixed-use buildings on urban sites and covering, in
varying depth, all stages of the design process, including: brief preparation and analysis,
site investigation, research and data collection relating to project type, preparation and
evaluation of alternative spatial configurations and structural proposals, refinement of
proposed solutions to developed design stage, and execution of high-quality
presentation [with the option using CAD software]. Participation in scheduled
Architecture Seminars and Master-class when offered.
Contact hours
Lecture: 8 hours/week – Architectural Design Studio
Tutorial: _________ hours/week
Evaluation
Continuous assessment 100%
Learning
Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. to develop skills for designing complex and multiple buildings for urban settings.
3. develop architectural solutions based on sound urban design practice;
4. propose construction materials and typical construction details of one of the projects
Assessment
Methods
Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Project 1 40 X X X X
X X X X
Master Class 10 X X X X
Project 2 50 X X X X
References
Used in Class
Selected readings related to assigned projects; Historical referencing as well as the Latest
Architectural Journals and Design Publications within 3-5 years.
Additional
References
Selected reference material relevant to selected design projects
Program Outcomes
PO1 an ability to create comprehensive architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, cultural,
functional, and technical requirements and are sustainable, and the ability to translate such
designs into construction documents; PO2 adequate personal and professional skills including communication (written, oral, aural,
graphic, electronic, etc), information technology, personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and
teamwork (including working with other disciplines and non-professionals); PO3 an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts,
technologies and human sciences; PO4 a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design; PO5 an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning
process; PO6 an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings
and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to
human needs and scale with adequate knowledge of the means to produce safe environments
accessible to people of varying physical and mental abilities; PO7 an adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable design; PO8 an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in
particular, in preparing briefs that take account of social factors; PO9 an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design
project; PO10 an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated
with building design; PO11 an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings
so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate; PO12 the necessary design skills to meet the requirements of clients and building users within the
constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; PO13 an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved
in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans to overall planning; PO14 an adequate knowledge of project financing and cost control; PO15 an adequate knowledge of procurement processes in the construction industry including
building contracts and documentation.
Chapte
r
Topic Week Topic Outcomes (TO) LO PO
Del
iver
y
Met
ho
ds
Retrofitti
ng
Existing
Building
s
1-3 Green Architecture a response to
Climate Change
1
2
3
4
1,2,4,
6,7,9,
10,13
Lec
ture
/stu
dio
Architectural
Products
and
composite
Outcome in
Urban
Design
Projects
3-6
Architectural Response to
Sustainable Design
1
2
3
4
1,2,4,
6,7,9,
10,13 Stu
dio
8 Master Class
1,2,4,
6,7,9,
10,13
Stu
dio
/Lec
ture
Mid-
Term
Break
High Rise Design and Construction in an Urban Context
9 -11 Sustainable Architecture in
response to GoPNG
development policy and Goals
1
2
3
4
1,2,4,
6,7,9,
10,13 Stu
dio
High Rise
Design and
Construction in
an Urban
Context
11 -15
Sustainable Architecture in
response to GoPNG
development policy and
Goals
1
2
3
4
1,2,4,
6,7,9,
10,13 Stu
dio
Assessment Details
Type Group/
Individual
Learning Domain Mark
Project 1 Individual Studio Project 40%
Master Class Group Studio Project 10%
Project 4 Individual Studio Project 50%
Assessment schedule:
Week No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ass
essm
e
nt
Met
hod
s Project X X X
Project X X X
Project X MC X X X
Project X X X X
LO-PO mapping:
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO 1
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
PO 10
PO 11
PO 13
Lea
rnin
g
Ou
tco
mes
LO
s
LO 1 X X X X X X X X
LO 2 X X X X X X X X
LO 3 X X X X X X X X
LO 4 X X X X X X X X
LO5
Prepared By: Checked & Approved By:
(Head of the department ECE)
Date: Date:
Remarks:
7. .
8. .
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Building.
Lesson Plan AR562
Subject Urban Design II Subject Code AR 562
Semester/year 2/2017 Date
Prepared
7/10/17
Lecturer(s) Professor C .Gonduan Credit Hours
(PNG
standard)
9
Period 15 weeks Credit Hours
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis A series of leading lectures will be presented throughout the semester in addressing
urban design principles. Develop the ability to carry out simple to complex
development possibilities at the local setting. The aim will be to generate student interest
and motivation to appreciate the need to create qualitative and livable urban built
environments in using urban design as an enhancing tool.
Contact hours
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: _________ hours/week
Evaluation
Continuous assessment 100%
Learning
Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Understand and use common survey and information gathering techniques;
2. Draw reference to historic and contemporary example of urban design;
3. Apply criteria derived from good theory and practice to urban design problems;
4. Discuss political, historical, sociological, geographical and economic factors influencing
decision-making in the realm of urban design.
Assessment
Methods
Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assessment 1 10% X X X X
Test 1 10% X X X X
Assignment 2 20% X X X X
Project 1 30% X X X X
Project 2 30% X X X X
References
Used in Class
Carmona, M.; Tiesdell, S.; Heath, T.; and Oc. T. (2010) Public Places, Urban Spaces: The
Dimensions of Urban Design, 3rd
ed: Elsevier Architecture Press, Singapore.
Moughton, C. (2003) 3rd
ed: Urban Design, Street and Square, Butterworth Architecture.
PNG Department of Physical Planning, Physical Planning Manual.
PNG Planning Act and Regulations, No 32.
Selected readings related to assigned projects; Historical referencing as well as the Latest
Urban Design Journals and Design Publications within 3-5 years.
Additional
References
Selected reference material relevant to selected design projects
Program Outcomes
PO1 an ability to create comprehensive architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, cultural,
functional, and technical requirements and are sustainable, and the ability to translate such designs into construction documents; PO2 adequate personal and professional skills including communication (written, oral, aural, graphic, electronic, etc), information technology, personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and teamwork (including working with other disciplines and non-professionals); PO3 an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences;
PO4 a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design;
PO5 an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process;
PO6 an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale with adequate knowledge of the means to produce safe environments accessible to people of varying physical and mental abilities;
PO7 an adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable design;
PO8 an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular, in preparing briefs that take account of social factors;
PO9 an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project;
PO10 an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design;
PO11 an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate; PO12 the necessary design skills to meet the requirements of clients and building users within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations;
PO13 an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans to overall planning;
PO14 an adequate knowledge of project financing and cost control;
PO15 an adequate knowledge of procurement processes in the construction industry including building contracts and documentation.
