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4D-Geodesigning Urban Transformation
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:00
Abstract
This interdisciplinary blended course (50% online, 50% in-class) tackles urban planning, design, and policy issues in various global case study cities. Each semester focuses on a different city. Students reconstruct land use rules using 3D models and simulate 4D urban transformation scenarios for 500-meter-radius neighborhoods, which will be presented and discussed in class.
Objective
GIS Skills: Gain skills in using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Urban, and ArcGIS StoryMaps through hands-on online assignments. Urban Planning and Design Insight: Understand urban planning, design, and policy through presentations and Q&A sessions with professionals. Collaborative Skills: Develop critical thinking and teamwork through interactive discussions and collaborative methods. Project Application: Apply knowledge to create and present a final project, demonstrating urban planning solutions and receiving feedback from guest reviewers. Practical Experience: Enhance learning through city tours that connect theory to real-world urban planning practices.
Content
This course explores critical urban transformation issues at the 10-minute-neighborhood level. By leveraging technology, communication tools, and online resources, it combines opportunities for online interaction with traditional place-based teaching methods. The course can be offered as an elective with exercises or integrated into design classes, with online materials supporting self-paced learning. (i) Students will actively engage with building and land use regulations by reconstructing them in a 3D model, developing new regulations based on design and land use criteria, and simulating potential developments in 4D. Collaborative work in diverse teams fosters cross-disciplinary learning, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer reviews. (ii) Urban design lecturers will benefit from having more time to focus on design aspects in their classes, as the course structure alleviates the need to teach software tools.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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4D-Geodesigning Urban Transformation
No course 16.3.2026 (seminar week) and the last two weeks of the semester (final critiques).
The course will take place online (50%) and in presence (50%). There is an additional workload (homework) of 3 hours weekly (details see course description).
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3 h weekly |
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Doctorate Architecture (More Information at: )