Sustainable Housing Design for Global Communities
This course is part of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities.
This comprehensive course addresses the global challenge of adequate housing design through a multifaceted approach. Students explore how social, economic, and environmental factors intersect in creating sustainable urban housing settlements. The curriculum focuses on three crucial design aspects: incrementality for growth adaptation, typology mix for diverse inhabitant needs, and clustering for community development. Through analysis of award-winning projects and real-world case studies, participants learn to develop context-specific housing solutions that promote inclusive and sustainable urban environments. The course emphasizes practical applications while considering various socio-cultural contexts.
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What you'll learn
Identify social practices and spatial configurations in dwelling communities
Apply incrementality principles for adaptive housing design
Develop mixed typology approaches for inclusive environments
Implemente effective clustering strategies for community development
Analyze housing schemes across different geographical contexts
Formulate sustainable housing strategies for low-income countries
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course explores comprehensive approaches to global housing design, focusing on creating sustainable and inclusive dwelling environments. The curriculum examines three key design strategies: incrementality for accommodating growth and change, typology mix for addressing diverse inhabitation patterns, and clustering for building meaningful communities. Through analysis of award-winning projects and case studies from various geopolitical contexts, students learn to develop context-specific housing solutions that balance social, economic, and environmental factors. Special emphasis is placed on addressing housing challenges in low and middle-income countries.
Introduction to Housing Design
Module 1
Incrementality in Housing
Module 2
Typological Mix
Module 3
Clustering Strategies
Module 4
Housing Challenges
Module 5
Review and Feedback
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Inclusive and Sustainable Cities
Instructors
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Pioneer in Global Housing Design and Sustainable Architecture
Dick van Gameren serves as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at TU Delft since April 2019, where he has been Professor of Housing Design since 2006. After graduating cum laude from TU Delft in 1988, he established his own architecture firm before becoming a partner at Mecanoo Architecten in 2013. His distinguished career spans both academia and professional practice, with notable achievements including founding the DASH book series on housing studies in 2008 and establishing the Global Housing Study Centre at TU Delft. His architectural work has earned prestigious recognition, including the 2007 Aga Khan Award for the Dutch Embassy in Ethiopia and the Rijnlandse Architectuurprijs for the Langebrug student housing project in Leiden. In 2022, he received the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning for his MOOC on Global Housing Design, which addresses critical challenges in sustainable and inclusive housing development. His portfolio includes significant projects ranging from exhibition designs to urban master plans, particularly in Amsterdam's IJburg and Eastern Docklands. Through his leadership of the Global Housing research group, he continues to advance solutions for affordable housing in rapidly expanding cities across Asia and Africa, while maintaining his role as a practicing architect and educator.
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Expert in Global Housing Design and Architectural Theory
Nelson Mota serves as an Associate Professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, where he leads the Global Housing research group and educational program. His academic journey includes a professional degree in Architecture and an Advanced Master's in Architecture, Territory, and Memory from the University of Coimbra, followed by a PhD from TU Delft in 2014 with a dissertation exploring the intersection between vernacular practices and housing architecture. As a founding partner of comoco arquitectos, his practical work has earned recognition including the 2013 Portuguese National Prize for Architecture in Wood. His contributions to architectural education and research were recently recognized with the 2022 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning, shared with colleagues for their Global Housing Design course. His expertise spans housing design, architectural ethnography, and vernacular practices, reflected in his publications including "A Arquitectura do Quotidiano" (2010) and co-editorship of "Global Housing: Dwelling in Addis Ababa" (2020). Through his leadership in the Global Housing program, he focuses on developing sustainable and inclusive housing solutions, particularly addressing challenges in rapidly urbanizing regions.
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