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Case Studies in City Form, Fall 2005

 
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Type: Course Related Materials
Grade Level: Post-secondary
Author: Dennis, Michael
Subject: Arts
Institution Name: M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare

Abstract: Introduction to urban form and design, focusing on the physical, historical, and social form of cities. Selected cities are analyzed, drawn, and compared, to develop a working understanding of urban and architectural form. The development of map making and urban representation is discussed, and use of the computer is required. Special focus on the historical development of the selected cities, especially mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth century periods of expansion. Readings on urban design theory in the twentieth century and a weekly discussion/seminar on them. Methods class for S.M.Arch.S. students in Architecture and Urbanism.

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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Activities and Labs, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
Language: English

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