SBP 252 - Housing and Site Planning

Course Objectives

Problems related to housing and the quality of residential development are some of the basic issues on the agenda of rapidly urbanizing countries. Sensitive site analysis and design are the prerequisites for sustainable environmental quality. This course will concentrate on both site planning/design techniques and housing systems to solve housing problems.

Course Description

One of the important problems encountered in countries with a rapid urbanization process is the inadequacy of settlement and housing areas in terms of quantity and quality. The course aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to evaluate the housing-shelter problem, solution strategies and policies, and to plan housing areas in harmony with the natural and social environment. Within the scope of the course, students are required to analyze and evaluate a region in various sample areas.