Bachelor's of Architecture

BASICS OF DESIGN OF OPEN SPACE

General Data

Code: 86U869
Type of credits: ECTS
Number of credits: 5.00
Engagement hours: 150.00
ISCED-F: Architecture and town planning
Status: Mandatory
Academic Year: 2º
Term: 1º
Modality: Presential
Languages: English
Available for Mobility Students: Yes
Restricted to alliance: No

Coordination

Description

The course provides students with an understanding of the basics and purpose of open space design, nature conservation and cultural landscape conservation. Students become familiar with landscape typology, spatial documents and legislation, historical development of open space design, and basic techniques and methods in planning of private, semi-public and public open spaces.

Subject area

Architecture – Open Space Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Green Systems, Sustainable Urban Design

Requirements

No prerequisites required. Two midterm exams replace the written exam.

Instructors

doc. dr. MELITA ROZMAN CAFUTA

Contents

  • Introduction to open space planning: basic concepts, landscape typology, landscape regions and patterns
  • Sustainable management of urban open space
  • Role of green spaces in mitigating urban heat islands and preserving biodiversity
  • Urban green systems in the context of health, ecology and social equity
  • Historical examples of green spaces as basis for understanding contemporary sustainable urban design
  • The planning process and public participation: inventory, analyses, concepts, alternative solutions
  • Graphics in open space planning and project documentation
  • Private green spaces
  • Public and semi-public green spaces
  • Urban horticulture and its sustainable practice

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

  • Use professional terminology in the field of open space design actively
  • Select and use appropriate graphic methods and tools for landscape design
  • Independently analyse a case study
  • Design a simple spatial solution for an open surface of any size

Transferable/key skills:

  • Overview knowledge of legislation in spatial planning
  • Ability for independent analysis, synthesis and presentation of a case study
  • Interdisciplinary approach across different professions

Recommended Readings and Tools

Readings:

  • Ogrin, D. (1993). Vrtna umetnost sveta. Pudon; EWO.
  • Ogrin, D. (2010). Krajinska arhitektura. Biotehniška fakulteta.
  • Drašler, A. (2008). O krajini z risbo. Biotehniška fakulteta.
  • Plevnik, A. et al. (2023). Udobna mesta. Ministrstvo za naravne vire in prostor.

Planned Activities

Lectures, case study, practical work/seminars, and field work.

Course structure:

  • Lectures: 30 hours
  • Seminars: 20 hours
  • Tutorial: 25 hours
  • Individual work: 75 hours
  • Total: 150 hours

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment weights:

  • Written examination: 60%
  • Seminar paper: 40%

Additional information:

Two midterm exams replace the written exam.