PEM 152E - Natural Systems and Design

Course Objectives

1. To evaluate nature as a system and milieu
2. To gain insight to the concepts of design and nature
3. To discuss the design tools and concepts concerning design with nature

Course Description

As an environment nature must be taken with its all components. Running of nature and ecosystem concept. Design together with nature. Sybernetical context and introduction to ecological design. Topography and landscape. Analysis methods of topographical maps. Types of topographies according to their forms. Functional uses of landform; spatial definition, view control, microclimate control and influence on movement. Water as a resource. Functional and visual uses of water. Plant materials and their functional, architectural and aesthetic uses.