ENSb1285 Architecture and Town

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Dostalík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Dostalík, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Hendrychová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 U32
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! ENS285 Architecture and Town &&!NOW( ENS285 Architecture and Town )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the themes of architecture and the city from several points of view: historical-geographic, art-historical, economic, ecological and social sciences. The course is close to the courses taught at the Department of Environmental Studies, which deals with environmental history, the history of natural sciences, environmental ethics, or public participation.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to understand the evolution of architecture and urban design, will be able to explain the concepts and principles of mainly European architecture of the 20th century. Based on the acquired knowledge will be able to realize the environmental context of architecture and urbanism and will be able to perceive the structures that shape the everyday human environment (example of the city of Brno). Students will also learn to combine knowledge from other disciplines and develop the ability to work with contexts.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the theory of architecture
  • Man, architecture, urban environment
  • History of architecture and cities in the 19th century
  • History of architecture and cities in the 20th and 21st century
  • Contemporary architecture and cities
  • Environmental context of architecture and cities
  • Eco-friendly architectures
  • Eco-friendly approaches in urban planning
  • Field trip (Brno)
Literature
  • JEHLÍK, Jan. Obec a sídlo : o krajině, urbanismu a architektuře. Praha: Ausdruck Books, 2013, 159 stran. ISBN 9788026053996. info
  • GEHL, Jan. Města pro lidi. Edited by Robert Sedlák, Translated by Karel Blažek - Bronislava Šímová. Brno: Partnerství, 2012, xi, 261. ISBN 9788026020806. info
  • PALLASMAA, Juhani. Oči kůže : architektura a smysly. Zlín: Archa, 2012, 85 s. ISBN 9788087545102. info
  • Město: proměnlivá ne/samozřejmost. Edited by Slavomíra Frenčuhová. 1. vyd. Červený Kostelec: Pavel Mervart, 2009, 252 s. ISBN 9788021048669. info
  • HALÍK, Pavel, Petr KRATOCHVÍL and Otakar NOVÝ. Architektura a město. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1996, 204 s. ISBN 8020002456. info
Teaching methods
Teaching methods are: lectures, student presentations and discussions, individual work with study materials and field excursion with commentary.
Assessment methods
For successful completion of the course is required at least 60% class participation, oral presentation of selected topic and passing an oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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