Urban Design Studio II

Catalog description

Urban Design Studio II in the MS. in Architecture, Urban Design program examines global urbanization issues through the lenses of social, environmental, and technological domains. The course emphasizes design, research, and applied methodologies to address urbanization challenges, adopting multi-scalar and interdisciplinary approaches. These approaches engage with complex urban processes in diverse global contexts. Students actively collaborate with a global network of institutions, stakeholders, and experts, fostering a rich understanding of urban dynamics. A key focus is the integration of technology-driven workflows for urban analytics, environmental modeling, and advanced visualization techniques, developed through a set of software platforms. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-6-6 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 701