Design Process Creative and analytical study of:

a. Contextual Analyses The environmental, geomorphic character and the existing land and planning constraints of the site.

b. Precedence Studies on different types of housing.

2. Issue and Philosophy through understanding:

a. Climate and Sustainability The socio-cultural forces related to climate and sustainability.

b. Zoning and Housing Policies The shifting scenarios of a postindustrial planning.

Task's Outcome

Upon successful completion of this task, students will be able to demonstrate these items as they experience their individual creative process:

A. Analyse, Think critically and Understand the principles in Creative Design Process through:

i. Contextualism and Problem Solving.

ii. Concepts and Theories in Site Planning Development.

B. Address and Resolve housing's socio-cultural Issues and Philosophy such as:

i. Those relating to climate and sustainability

ii. Zoning and housing in the urban cosmopolitan area.

C. Apply theories and best practices for a Creative Architectural Design of medium complexity.

i. Design theories on urban typology, morphology, patterns, phenomenology and place-making principles in relation to context.