Principles of Urban Design & Landscape: Intro and History Quiz
20 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Principles of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture relates to ______ building

single

Urban Planning organizes the physical components of the ______

city

Urban Design deals with groups of buildings and the urban spaces between these is the process of designing and shaping ______, towns and buildings

cities

Urban Design concerns with aesthetics of physical environment ______

<p>landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

History of Urban Design Impacts of Topographical Circumstances on the growth of the Urban Form and Urban ______

<p>Settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ain Shams University Faculty of Engineering offers a course on s-CHEP Principles of Urban Design & Landscape – UPL212s, Lecture One Intro and History of Urban Design by Karim Bayoumi. It introduces the art of making places and the importance of urban design. This course addresses the loss of essence, flavour, and sense of place in cities due to the ______.

<p>privatization of the public realm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The modern movement in architecture, the pursuit of power represented in high-rise buildings, and the loss of the street to the automobile are contributing factors to the loss of character and sense of place in many cities. Additionally, the replacement of street life with malls and indoor streets has led to the ______.

<p>loss of street life</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of urban design and landscape, the various scales include regional scale (more than 1:5000), planning scale (1:1000 – 1:5000), and urban scale (less than 1:1000). The planning scale involves the design of streets, subdivision (blocks, plots), green network, and pedestrian, which are typically illustrated in ______.

<p>2D illustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the regional scale (more than 1:5000), the design considerations encompass streets, zones, land use, and natural features. On a planning scale (1:1000 – 1:5000), the focus shifts to streets, subdivision (blocks, plots), green network, and pedestrian. However, at the urban scale (less than 1:1000), the attention is directed towards paths, squares, buildings, landscape, and parking. These elements collectively contribute to the ______.

<p>urban design</p> Signup and view all the answers

The importance of urban design arises from the need to address the challenges posed by mega projects, loss of sense of place in many cities, and the overall loss of character in recent design projects. These challenges necessitate a comprehensive understanding of the various scales and the art of making places to restore the essence, flavour, and sense of place in urban areas, ultimately enhancing the overall ______.

<p>quality of urban life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does urban design primarily focus on?

<p>Individual buildings and public spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the planning scale in urban design typically involve?

<p>Urban streets and pedestrian paths</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the morphological dimension in urban design?

<p>Visual and aesthetic aspects of the urban environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the origins that may impact the growth of urban settlements according to the history of urban design?

<p>Sea front, island, and peninsular origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does urban design aim to make functional, attractive, and sustainable?

<p>Individual buildings and public spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the regional scale in urban design encompassing?

<p>Streets, zones, land use, and natural features</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the planning scale in urban design?

<p>Streets, subdivision (blocks, plots), green network, and pedestrian</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has led to the loss of character and sense of place in many cities according to the text?

<p>Mega projects and loss of street life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do cities lose due to the privatization of the public realm?

<p>Sense of place and street life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concern of urban design according to the text?

<p>Building sense of place in cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Principles of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture

  • Relates to building cities, towns, and buildings

Urban Planning

  • Organizes the physical components of cities, towns, and buildings

Urban Design

  • Deals with groups of buildings and the urban spaces between them
  • Concerns the aesthetics of the physical environment

History of Urban Design

  • Impacts of topographical circumstances on the growth of urban form and urban settlements
  • Ain Shams University's course UPL212s covers the art of making places and the importance of urban design
  • The modern movement in architecture, high-rise buildings, and the loss of streets to automobiles contributed to the loss of character and sense of place in cities
  • The replacement of street life with malls and indoor streets has led to the loss of essence and flavour in cities

Scales of Urban Design

  • Regional scale (more than 1:5000): considers streets, zones, land use, and natural features
  • Planning scale (1:1000 – 1:5000): involves the design of streets, subdivision (blocks, plots), green network, and pedestrian
  • Urban scale (less than 1:1000): focuses on paths, squares, buildings, landscape, and parking

Importance of Urban Design

  • Addresses the loss of essence, flavour, and sense of place in cities
  • Enhances the overall quality of life in urban areas

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

Test your knowledge of the introduction and history of urban design in the course Principles of Urban Design & Landscape at Ain Shams University Faculty of Engineering. Explore the importance of urban design, the impact of modern architecture, and the loss of city essence.

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser