Course detail

Theory of Architecture and Urbanism

FA-ETEUAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course follows the current trends in architecture and urbanism, which summarizes the theoretical conclusions. It also deals with issues of aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, assesses the contribution of art and science of architecture. Reflects the conclusions of the current history of architecture and orientation in the arts as part of the architecture.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Orientation in contemporary Czech architectural scene with appropriate links

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of theory and aesthetics, architecture and urbanism.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

oral examination

Course curriculum

The course follows the current trends in architecture and urbanism, which summarizes the theoretical conclusions. It also deals with issues of aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, assesses the contribution of art and science of architecture. It reflects the current findings of history of architecture and orientation in the arts as part of the architecture.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Overview and orientation in the current theory of architecture and urbanism, guidelines and criteria of aesthetics and composition.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Active participation of students in the preparation of stemming Desk, work on the topics discussed by the lectures. The form provides for the replacement of Studies and Examinations of BUT and Dean FA VUT.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

LYNCH, Kevin. The Image of the City. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1960. ISBN 9780262620017 (EN)
SITTE, Camillo. The Art of Building Cities: City Building According to Its Artistic Fundamentals. Eastford, CT: Martino Fine Books, 2013. ISBN 9781614275244 (EN)
NORBERG-SCHULZ Christian. Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture. New York: Rizzoli, 1979. ISBN 9780847802876 (EN)
ROSSI, Aldo. The architecture of the city. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, 1982. Oppositions books. ISBN 978-026-2680-431. (EN)
KOOLHAAS, Rem and Bruce MAU. S, M, L, XL. New York: Monacelli Press, 1995. ISBN 9781885254863 (EN)
SAUNDERS, William S. (ed.). Urban Planning Today: A Harvard Design Magazine Reader. Minneapolis: Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0816647576 (EN)
LARICE, Michael and Elizabeth Macdonald (eds.). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Routledge, 2012. ISBN 978-0415668088. (EN)
MARCUSE, Peter and James CONNOLLY (eds.). Searching for the Just City: Debates in Urban Theory and Practice. London, New York: Routledge, 2009. ISBN 978-0415687614. (EN)
DUANY, Andres, SPECK, Jeff and Mike LYDON. The Smart Growth Manual. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2010. ISBN 978-0071376754. (EN)
GLAESER, Edward. Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier. New York: Penguin Books, 2011. ISBN 978-0143120544. (EN)
CALTHORPE, Peter, LERUP, Lars and Robert FISHMAN (ed.). New urbanism: Peter Calthorpe vs. Lars Lerup. New York: University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2005. ISBN 978-1891197352. (EN)
BRENNER, Neil. New Urban Spaces: Urban Theory and the Scale Question. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019. ISBN 978-0190627195. (EN)
ZUKIN, Sharon. The Innovation Complex: Cities, Tech, and the New Economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020. ISBN 978-0190083830. (EN)
MEIJLING, Jesper and Tigran HAAS (eds.). Essays on Jane Jacobs. Stockholm: Bokförlaget Stolpe, 2020. ISBN 978-9198523690. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer