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Creating of urban spaces

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Course Unit Code222-0418/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Fourth Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
END014Ing. Stanislav Endel, Ph.D.
KUT084Ing. arch. Dagmar Kutá, Ph.D. Paed.IGIP
AUG02Mgr. Lucie Augustinková, Ph.D.
PAS0120Ing. Jiří Pásek
Summary
Students are given a study of the use of concrete urban space. Their task is to use this space both in urban and technical terms. Students thus apply theoretical knowledge and the obtained background to practical examples. The general discussion of the students and the teachers is on top of the results. As part of the course, students practice teamwork as well as presentation and discussion skills.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The course objective is the creation of urban spaces with utilization of the principles acquired in the subjects-typology, urban planning and road construction. Students practice their form of presentation of the principles of creating urban spaces using natural and artificial elements.
Course Contents
First proposal for street space , depending on the width of the road, the existence of a green lane , bike paths , sidewalks, parking lots , ( transverse arrangement proposal for local roads) Second proposal for public spaces (squares, pedestrian and residential areas, residential streets or other public space in buildings with amenities ) function , material , vegetation, drainage 3rd barrier-free use of public space - the application of the guiding principles solutions for people with limited mobility 4th principles placement of furniture , small architecture and other elements into the urban space , depending on the nature of the environment ( historic - monument protection with modern x ) 5th greenery in urban areas - types, uses, character arrangement 6th tackle drain rainwater from public spaces - handling and management of rainwater in urban areas ( substrate will enter BP ) 7th midterm test- simple summary of the basic principles
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
ADAMS, D., TIESDELL, S.: Shaping places: urban planning, design and development. New York: Routledge, 2013. ISBN 978-0415497978.

MILES, M., HALL, T.: Interventions. Portland, OR: Intellect, 2005. Advances in art & urban futures, v. 4. ISBN 9781841501185.

CHAPMAN, D., ed.: Creating neighbourhoods and places in the built environment. London [u.a.]: Spon, 1996. ISBN 9780419209300.

JONES, O., ROGERS, P., ed.: Human Ecology and the Development of Settlements. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1976. ISBN 9781468422658.

CARMONA, M.: Public places, urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. Boston: Architectural Press, 2003. ISBN 9780750636322.
Zákon č. 183/2006 o územním plánování a stavebním řádu a prováděcí vyhlášky
Vyhláška č.398/2009 Sb., o obecných technických požadavcích zabezpečující užívání staveb osobami s omezenou schopností pohybu a orientace
Zákon č. 254/2001 Sb., o vodách a změně některých zákonů
Zákon č. 13/1997 Sb., o pozemních komunikacích
ŠRYTR, P.: Městské inženýrství. Praha: Academia, 2001. Technický průvodce (Academia). ISBN 80-200-0440-8.

CARMONA, M.: Public places, urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. Boston: Architectural Press, 2003. ISBN 9780750636322.
Recommended Reading:
KRIER, L.: Architecture choice or fate. London: Papadakis Publisher, 2007. ISBN 9781901092752.
SÝKORA, J.: Územní plánování vesnic a krajiny: urbanismus 2. Vyd. 2. přeprac. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2002. ISBN 80-01-02641-8.

JANATKA, M.: Urbanismus a územní plánování: grafické vyjadřování. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2005. ISBN 80-01-03144-6.
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Assesment methods and criteria
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Graded creditGraded credit100 51