ARCH 327Architecture of the Urban Environment
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Architecture
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An introduction to the structure and form of urban environments as understood through the urban architecture. The forces that determine the creation and development of urban places will be examined. Topics include the plan as a generative form, urban building types, urban morphology, and the shape of the public realm, infrastructure as both system and architectural object, nature and the park, and real estate and development controls. Of special interest will be analyses of the suburb, and urban master plans.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Studies, or H-Environment & Business
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4832 | 0 / 70 | W 09:30–12:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1969 | 65 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
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Fall 2017
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