Urban Landscapes in Flux
Natural dynamics and interactions shape urban landscapes over time. These includes water infiltration, vegetation growth and decay, evapotranspiration, nutrient cycling, the movement of species between habitats, and so on. In urban design, understanding these processes can inform the spatial organization and design of public spaces.
However, ecological processes in our urban environment cannot be grasped in a static landscape scene, or designed as an object due to their complexity, inconstancy and elusive temporal and spatial scales. They need to be designed as a long-term process and their aesthetic development overtime creatively reflected by the landscape architect as an artist.
In this course, we will focus on two questions:
How can (landscape) architecture consult ecological dynamics to understand a site and develop resilient and engaging urban design and public space?
How can (landscape) architecture respond to continuous environmental transformation and foster a sense of humans being part of a larger, interconnected whole?
The course will be developed through iterative workshops and feedback loops to develop the following skill sets:
1. Understanding processes - Examining comprehensively the ecological dynamics of a chosen public space or landscape site
2. Unleashing creativity - Developing a design method for a longterm site transformation process
3. Future-proofing - Envisioning resilient, dynamic scenarios
- Dozent/in: Katarina Bajc