2020-2021 / ARCH2319-1

Sustainable neighbourhood planning

part 1

part 2

Duration

part 1 : 8h Th, 18h Pr, 30h Proj.
part 2 : 10h Th, 18h Pr, 30h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master in geography : general (120 ECTS)4 crédits  

Lecturer

part 1 : Sigrid Reiter
part 2 : Sigrid Reiter

Coordinator

Sigrid Reiter

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The theoretical course teaches integration in the urban design process of the main sustainable issues and the quantitative ansd qualitative criteria of high-quality urban public spaces.
The design studio aims to integrate the theoretical skills developed into the practice of an urban project.The specificity of the project concerns the scale of the neighbourhood. The criteria of the Walloon "Sustainable Neighborhood Workbook" are integrated into the project design process, as well as the analysis of solar radiation on urban surfaces and the construction costs of the project.

part 1

The theoretical course teaches integration in the urban design process of the quantitative ansd qualitative criteria of high-quality urban public spaces.
The design studio aims to integrate the theoretical skills developed into the practice of an urban project.The specificity of the project concerns the scale of the neighbourhood, the study of its solar exposure and its adequacy with the criteria of a sustainable neighbourhood design. 

part 2

The theoretical course teaches integration in the urban design process of the main sustainable issues. The theoretical teaching is illustrated by many concrete examples of eco-districts as well as contemporary public spaces.

The design studio aims to integrate the theoretical skills developed into the practice of an urban project.The specificity of the project concerns the scale of the neighbourhood, while using urban design aiding tools (solar simulations, Guide for sustainable neighbourhoods, and construction costs calculation method).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The course objectives are :

  • Understanding the multidisciplinary issues of sustainable urban projects' planning and design.
  • Learning a multi-criteria method for assessing and designing sustainable built environments
  • Learn how to design comfortable public spaces and high-quality urban atmosphere
  • Developing skills in project design of neighborhoods and urban public spaces 
  • Developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in urban composition
 

part 1

The course objectives are :

  • Understanding the multidisciplinary issues of sustainable urban projects' planning and design.
  • Learn how to design comfortable public spaces and high-quality urban atmosphere
  • Developing skills in project design of urban public spaces 

part 2

The course objectives are :

  • Understanding the multidisciplinary issues of sustainable urban projects' planning and design.
  • Learning a multi-criteria method for assessing and designing sustainable built environments
  • Learn how to design comfortable public spaces and high-quality urban atmosphere
  • Developing skills in project design of neighborhoods and urban public spaces 
  • Developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in urban composition
 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This course includes a theoretical part and a design studio at the neighbourhood scale, which consists in developing a sustainable neighborhood, while using urban design aiding tools  (solar simulations, Guide for Sustainable Neighborhoods design and construction costs evaluation).

part 1

This course includes a theoretical part and a design studio at the neighbourhood scale.

part 2

This course includes a theoretical part and a design studio at the neighbourhood scale
Theoretical teaching includes traditional theoretical courses (given on Lifesize) and analyzes of contemporary reference projects, carried out by students in groups, on the basis of an analysis grid given in the theoretical course
Project reviews are organized weekly. The integration of urban design assistance tools is facilitated through the use of a progressive planning including the stages of development of the project to be reached and the tools recommended for each phase.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Theoretical teaching includes traditional theoretical courses (given on Lifesize) and analyzes of contemporary reference projects, carried out by students in groups, on the basis of an analysis grid given in the theoretical course.
Project reviews are organized weekly. The integration of urban design assistance tools is facilitated through the use of a progressive planning including the stages of development of the project to be reached and the tools recommended for each phase.
Presence od the students during the project reviews is required in the class. Group working is based on regular attendence of the course.

part 1

Theoretical courses and group project. Group working is based on regular attendence of the course.

part 2

Presence is required at the class. Group working is based on regular attendence of the course.
Project reviews are organized weekly. The integration of urban design assistance tools is facilitated through the use of a progressive planning including the stages of development of the project to be reached and the tools recommended for each phase.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

The slides accompanying the oral presentation are available in pdf format. They are sent to students via eCampus and MyULiège.
The following documents and tools are made available to students on eCampus:

  • A DWG basemap (PICC and PLI) of the project site;
  • The unit price schedule of the Professional Union of Architects.
The Sustainable Neighborhoods Guide of Wallonia is downloadable through the following link: 
http://lampspw.wallonie.be/dgo4/tinymvc/myfiles/views/documents/publications/collections/SPW_Ref_Quartiers_Durables.pdf
The sectorial plan of the project site is available on the geoportal of the Walloon Region as are the IGN maps (relief, etc.).

part 1

The slides accompanying the oral presentation are available in pdf format.
The Walloon "Sustainable Neighborhood Guide", proposed as a design tool, can be downloaded via the following link:
http://lampspw.wallonie.be/dgo4/tinymvc/myfiles/views/documents/publications/collections/SPW_Ref_Quartiers_Durables.pdf  

part 2

The slides accompanying the oral presentation are available in pdf format. They are sent to students via eCampus and MyULiège.
The following documents and tools are made available to students on eCampus:

  • A DWG basemap (PICC and PLI) of the project site;
  • the construction costs calculation method
The Sustainable Neighborhoods Guide of Wallonia is downloadable through the following link: 
http://lampspw.wallonie.be/dgo4/tinymvc/myfiles/views/documents/publications/collections/SPW_Ref_Quartiers_Durables.pdf
The sectorial plan of the project site is available on the geoportal of the Walloon Region as are the IGN maps (relief, etc.).  

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

The score obtained for the sustainable neighbourhood project will account for 90% of the overall rating for this course. The additional 10% will come from the evaluation of students' presentations and analyzes of contemporary eco-districts and public spaces, carried out as part of the theoretical part of the course.
The results of the project are given according to the quality of the development proposal for the district, its adequacy with the Sustainable District Referential, the critical reflection on the budget estimate and the various tools used as well as the quality of the atmospheres created and the correctness of the arguments developed.

part 1

The results are given according to the quality of the proposal, its suitability with the Sustainable Neighborhood Framework and the analysis of the solar exposure. 

part 2

The score obtained for the sustainable neighbourhood project will account for 80% of the overall rating for this course. The additional 20% will come from the evaluation of students' presentations and analyzes of contemporary eco-districts and public spaces, carried out as part of the theoretical part of the course.
The score obtained for the project is based on the quality of the sustainable neighbourhood project and the quality of its presentation through a written report, including a critical analysis of the aiding design methods and tools learned during the course. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Any questions or requests for additional information is welcome. Students wishing to meet me can get an appointment by sending an e-mail.

part 1

Any questions or requests for additional information is welcome. Students wishing to meet me can get an appointment by sending an e-mail.

part 2

Any questions or requests for additional information is welcome. Students wishing to meet me can get an appointment by sending an e-mail.

Contacts

Prof. Sigrid REITER
sigrid.reiter@uliege.be

part 1

Prof. Sigrid Reiter
Sigrid.Reiter@uliege.be

part 2

Prof. Sigrid REITER
Sigrid.Reiter@uliege.be