KET 509 - Urban Design Theory

Course Objectives

Evaluation of space, urban space concepts and theoretical approaches,
Informing students about urban space and user qualities, social values, social, economic, cultural characteristics, customs and traditions, behavior patterns.

Course Description

Settlements system and layout, Urban space definitions, content and interpretations, User structure; psychological, sensory characteristics, culture, lifestyle and behavior patterns, Perception, interpretation, evaluation systems; Processes related to consciousness, memory and decision-making; Theories about urban space design; Decision theory; Behavioral theories, - Perception theory; Cognitive theory; Theories that bring formal approaches and evaluations to space, -Gestalt Theory; Existential space theory; Sociological theoretical approaches; Ecological design theories