Alternative models of development geared toward pedestrian environments and sense of community are explored. Traditional urban design problems are also explored including streetscape, plaza design and building settings. Introduction to Materials. Winter 1998, 99. Horizontal layout of site work is introduced.
Students prepare detail design drawings and small-scale site work bid package.
CIS system and technical specifications are introduced. Construction costs estimates are prepared. Six Credit Studio. Studio based on precedent case study and field exploration of various housing typologies. Course explores concepts and principles of new urbanism, transit oriented development, mixed primary uses, small blocks, great streets and other issues pertinent to community livability.