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PEML7250Urban Pedestrian Spaces and Permeability3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To make conceptual suggestions to increase the use of space in a positive way with the principle of permeability in public space designs. To explain the relationship between public spaces, city and human in the context of permeability. To discuss goals and actions for planning and design for pedestrian spaces.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : 1,2
PO - 2 : 1,2
PO - 3 : 1,2
PO - 4 : 1,10
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Pedestrian and pedestrian places. Pedestrian shopping streets. Variable consumption characters and spatial precession in the historical process. The concept of permeability. Permeability and spatial properties. Spatial quality. Preferences and experiences. Permeability, The relation between physical environmental properties and accessibility. Permeability, The relation between functional environmental characteristics and variety. Permeability, The relation between perceptual environmental features and legibility
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The relationship between urban public spaces and pedestrian areas
 Week 2Types of urban public spaces. Streets, pedestrian streets, squares, coastal areas and green spaces
 Week 3Streets
 Week 4Pedestrian streets and design principles
 Week 5Squares
 Week 6Coastal areas
 Week 7Pedestrianization policies and examples from the World
 Week 8Permeaability
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Permeability types: Physical permeability, perceptual permeability
 Week 11Permeability and spatial properties
 Week 12Accessibility, diversity, readability
 Week 13Relationship between accessibility and physical environment
 Week 14The relationship between diversity and functional environment
 Week 15The relationship between legibility and perceptual environment
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1A. Yavuz, 2009. ?Kentsel Yaya Alışveriş Sokaklarında Geçirgenlik Kavramının İrdelenmesi, Doğu Karadeniz Kentleri Örneği?, Doktora Tezi, KTÜ Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı Anabilim Dalı, Trabzon,
2Bentley, I., 1985. Responsive Environments: A Manual for Designers, The Architectural Press, London.
3Carmona, M., Heath, T.,Oc, T., Tiesdell, S., (2010) Public Places and Urban Spaces, Oxford: Elsevier Sciences
4Gehl, J., 1987. Life Between Buildings-Using Public Space,Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 2 30
End-of-term exam 16 2 40
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

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Hours in total per term