March 2012

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Description The urban design theory is within the broader developmental planning and design arena and aims at identifying and appreciating the core conceptual framework for, and issues of, urban design theory and practice in relation to urban planning, architecture and cognate disciplines. Objectives To develop basic values, knowledge and skills pivotal to literacy in urban...
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Description This is a studio course with projects that involve equipping students with high level skills of urban design of a complex nature Objective To enable students to develop knowledge and skills in handling large urban scale projects. To produce drawings of relevant scales, high quality graphics, perspectives, working and final models. Attachment Name Attachment...
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Description The development of a given society is a complex process and it can best be understood by examining the history of and theories behind the development of a given settlement. This course offers students an opportunity to examine these historical and theoretical aspects within the local context. Objectives Students to appreciate the major factors...
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Description Construction is a very expensive venture that requires careful planning, if costs are to be maintained within manageable levels. It is imperative to understand the factors that affect the cost of a building project and how these costs can be controlled. Objectives Introduce the students to the management of construction costs To make the...
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Description Appropriate technologies are a means of not only protecting the environment but also exploiting it in a sustainable manner. In order to do this successfully, it is important to understand and be able to use technologies and materials that are suitable for a given environment. Objectives Students to appreciate importance and potential of traditional/local...
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