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Residential Building Territory

Course developers

Prior knowledge

Arhi1028, Material Studies of Outdoor Spaces

Arhi1031, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects I

Arhi2060, Environmental Objects I

Arhi2061, Environmental Objects II

Arhi2063, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects II

Arhi2064, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects III

Arhi2065, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects IV

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to acquire the main principles of residential area design. The course includes: theme analysis, inventory, legislation framework, planning principles, plants, types of soil, elements, management, vertical planning, architecture and environmental availability, rainwater management. Within the framework of the study course, guest lecturers are regularly involved in the learning of current, thematic topics for the course. In addition, English is included in the course.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge: specific design principles of the respective areas and examples of good practice.
• Skills: students are able to design an area according to its functions and specific aims.
• Competence: identify the most suitable designing principles, as well as plan expected management techniques.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Spatial structure of residential areas. Composition and function of the blue-green structure. Survey, research and inventory of the territory (lecture 8 h).
2. Identification and evaluation of regulatory documents corresponding to the territory (lecture 4 h, practical work No. 1– 6 h).
3. Study of examples of good practice, according to the specifics of the territory to be designed (lecture 8 h).
4. Preparation of materials and approaches to the design of residential areas (lecture 6 h).
5. Mastering the main planning principles for the appropriate type of territories. Development of the first sketch (practical work No. 2 – 8 h).
6. Presentation of the sketch idea using various visual materials (practical work No. 3 – 8 h).
7. Selection and / or design of elements corresponding to the nature and function of the territory (practical work No. 4 – 8 h).
8. Designing architectural volumes in residential areas. Stylistics, place identity and development trends (practical work No. 5 – 8 h).
9. Specifics of children's playgrounds (lecture 2 h, practical work No. 6 – 8 h).
10. Preparation of used literature and preparation of graphic material for tablets (practical work No. 7 – 8 h).
11. Preparation of materials for laser equipment (lecture 2 h, practical work No. 8 – 8 h).
12. Familiarization with the model laser equipment and its use for performing work (practical work No. 9 – 8 h).
13. Development of a composition for tablets (practical work No. 10 – 8 h).
14. Development of a model (practical work No. 11 – 8 h).
15. Development of graphic material (practical work No. 12 – 6 h).

16. Preparation of a plan and model of a residential block proposal for submission (practical work No. 13 – 6 h).

Requirements for awarding credit points

Class attendance not less than 75%. The developed practical work was submitted on time.Works submitted after the specified time (unless there is a justifiable reason) will have their grade reduced in accordance with the assessment rules approved by the institute. Positively evaluated practical work. An accumulative test is also possible, the fulfillment criteria of which are determined by the head of the study course.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Within the study course, in accordance with the defined requirements, a course project with a model is developed. The student independently develops appropriate spatial plans, detailing solutions, specification tables in appropriate programs: AutoCAD, Skechup and Lumion

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Practical work No. 1: students individually prepare a study of the regulatory documents corresponding to the territory and conduct a survey of the territory in nature.
Practical work No. 2: students individually prepare the first sketches (at least 2 pcs.) with a different approach, idea and composition.
Practical work No. 3: the student prepares graphic material for presenting ideas in digital format.
Practical work No. 4: students develop the territories to be designed, selecting appropriate elements, volumes and solutions to reflect the specific idea.
Practical work No. 5: students develop outlines, select architectural ideas for transforming the courtyard into a modern overall image in a residential courtyard.
Practical work No. 6: students prepare the detailing of playgrounds in accordance with the specified requirements and specifics.
Practical work No. 7: each student individually creates a graphic composition for tablets.
Practical work No. 8: preparation of drawings and selection of materials for the development of models.
Practical work No. 9: Using laser equipment to prepare model parts.
Practical work No. 10: Students prepare the final version of the tablet for graphic assembly.
Practical work No. 11: Students design and glue parts for the model.
Practical work No. 12: Preparing photofixations of the model for tablets.

Practical work No. 13: Students completely complete the work process on the tablets.

Compulsory reading

1. Baumeister N. New Landscape Architecture. Berlin: Braun, 2007. 350 p.
2. Harris C., Dines N. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 928 p.
3. Holden R. New Landscape Design. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2003. 191 p.

Further reading

1. Lynch Kevin. A Theory of Good City Form. MIT Press, Cambridge MA and London, 1981.
2. Gehl Jan. Cities for peoples. Washington D.C.: Island Press, 2009. 269 p. ISBN 978-1-59726-573-7
3. Gehl Jan. Public Spaces & Pubic Life - in Riga City Centre. København: Gehl Architects Aps, 2001. 70 p.

Periodicals and other sources

U. Īle. Zili-zaļā struktūra dzīvojamos kvartālos. Bakalaura darbs, RTU: Rīga, 2019, 108. lpp.

Notes

Compulsory course in full-time studies of MVZF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor). The study course is also taught in English.