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This module is concerned with the current theory and practice of sustainable urban development. Meta-U takes as a reference the “Brundtland definition” -- World Commission on Environment and Development.
COORDINATING UNIVERSITY: St Lucas School of Architecture Brussels-Ghent PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES: Eindhoven university of Technology University of Strathclyde Glasgow University Roma Tre In this definition the term “Sustainable Development” in itself links the two concepts of “environment” and “development” and it refers to “development seeking to meet the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. User-orientation which is understood as a study of the process from user-ambition to full implementation of new, inhabitable, inspiring, and aesthetically attractive environments for independent living, full social participation, attractive work and relaxing leisure in good health, comfort and safety, and with minimal environmental impact. It includes the problem of competing claims, such as environment versus health, urban versus rural space, multiple land use, multi- versus monoculturalism. E-accessibility and ‘Design for All’ are other aspects.
KEYWORDS: • user orientation, • built in quality of life • reach ability, usability • understandable architecture • universal design, design for all • participatory design • green building, ecological • sustainable communities • social economical en ecological sustainability • User involvement • inclusion KEY QUESTION: Students are expected to determine a theoretical stance on current issues with particular emphasis on how aspects of sustainability, universal design, urban ecology and energy-efficient technologies may contribute to the development of more |
