Referring to Lecture 1 – Introduction to Urban Design, Elements of Urban Form were explained in general.
o Urban Structure
o Urban Grain
o Density + Mix
o Height and Massing
o Streetscape + Landscape
o Façade + Interface
In your group, choose elements of the above and do an in-depth reading and searching about them providing a comprehensive comparative analysis on case studies as part of the group work.
→ A group of 4 will cover 4 elements. A group of 3 will cover 3 elements.
→ Give a coherent presentation summary.
Include the following:
1. For each element – A thorough explanation and definition.
2. For each element – choose 2 international examples of cities to clarify the definition providing a description and explanation of the related urban qualities. Ideally the 2 examples should contrast in a way or another from the point of view you are studying.
3. As a group, choose 1 neighborhood or district in Riyadh city . Provide an analysis of the neighborhood explaining and reflecting on all chosen elements.
4. Discuss how these elements influence lifestyle and human behavior within the different cities you studied.
5. Names of all group members should be included.
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