Sustainable Housing Design for Global Communities

This module introduces students to the main design themes and course structure of global housing design. Students begin to understand the fundamental concepts and challenges in creating sustainable urban environments and inclusive dwelling communities.

This module explores how housing can be designed to accommodate growth and change over time. Students study the Aranya Low-Cost Housing project in Indore by B.V. Doshi as a case study, examining how architecture can facilitate organic growth in low-income housing developments.

This module examines the importance of creating diverse housing settlements through the study of Shushtar New Town. Students learn how traditional urban patterns can be integrated into modern industrial housing developments, focusing on the creation of varied dwelling types within a cohesive master plan.

This module focuses on clustering as a design strategy for community building, using the Dar Lamane Housing project in Casablanca as a case study. Students learn how to organize residential units and community facilities to create meaningful social spaces and sustainable communities.

This module introduces students to the final assignment, focusing on applying course theories and tools to analyze housing challenges in their local context. Students learn to develop critical perspectives on housing issues using the course's analytical frameworks.

This final module focuses on reviewing course concepts and providing feedback on student projects. Students consolidate their learning about housing design strategies and receive guidance on their critical analyses of local housing challenges.