Urban Design: Responsive Environments (UDAD7016)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Studio 7 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
ARCH7016
Restricted
This course is restricted for enrolment to GCUrbDevDes and MUrbDevDes. MArch students and Study Abroad students must email adp@uq.edu.au to enrol.
Assessment methods
Research, Schematic design project, Detailed resolution project and presentation
Course enquiries
Dr Paola Leardini (p.leardini@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 17/08/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Students in this course respond creatively to contemporary and future urban design and development scenarios, undertaking research and design in relation to responsive environments. The course maintains a strong focus on environmental and social sustainability and the transformative contribution of technology to emerging urban neighbourhoods. Students will interrogate multiple dimensions of the 'Smart City', including its spatial, economic, and community aspects. The role of urban design to promote and facilitate entrepreneurial activity, and contribute to the regeneration and transformation of public places is explored.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Profile unavailable |
