Sustainable neighbourhood planning

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,  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, and its adequacy to the criterias of a sustainable neighbourhood.

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

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 theoretical courses given as an inverted class 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.

part 1

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

part 2

Blended learning


Additional information:

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.

part 1

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège


Further information:

The theoretical lectures are delivered as podcasts on MyUliège, and the accompanying slides 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 by email. The podcasts are available on MyULiège.

The following documents are made available to students on eCampus:

• A DWG basemap (PICC and PLI) of the project site;

part 1

Written work / report


Further information:

The results are given according to the quality of the presentations.

part 2

Written work / report


Further information:

The score obtained for the sustainable neighbourhood project will account for 70% of the overall rating for this course. The additional 30% will come from the evaluation of students' presentations and analyzes of contemporary eco-districts.

The score obtained for the project is based on the quality of the sustainable neighbourhood project and the quality of the final presentation.

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.

part 1

Prof. Sigrid Reiter
Sigrid.Reiter@uliege.be

part 2

Prof. Sigrid REITER
Sigrid.Reiter@uliege.be