Meaning of Design Codes You have probably been reading a lot about design codes while studying urban design and architecture. The Mistry of Housing Communities and Local Government(MHCLG) published a new draft National Model Design Code(NMDC) and accompanying Guidance Notes. The National Model Design Code (NMDC) was introduced as part of the government’s planning reforms Read the full article…

What are smart cities? Smart cities are described as a conceptual urban development model utilizing human, collective and technological methods for the development of urban agglomerations (Angelidou, 2015). The concept of smart cities have been a topic of interest and investment with numerous projects from all over the world, having diverse definitions. The comprehensive definition Read the full article…

A city’s quality of life is directly reflected in how sensitive its urban design is to public health. And why? As it would eventually by all means have an impact on the general public during a crisis. Certainly, this claim is supported by a number of historical events. So, let’s start from its origins. (Kuvar, Read the full article…

Introduction: This week’s theme for the blog is mental health. During the Covid19 pandemic we realised how important a connection to the outdoors and nature is for our mental health. Spending time outdoors was one of the key factors that enabled so many people to cope with the stress of the pandemic. 45% people said Read the full article…

The Beginning To first reflect on a semester’s work, I need to take you back to the beginning. I have been immersed in the world of architecture for almost seven years. All I wanted to do from a young age was draw for a living, as I have never been one for words. When I Read the full article…

“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” – Norman Foster Architecture is a field that is extremely fascinating to me. I have the innate desire to explore how it is possible for science and technology to enhance the overall performance of buildings. Read the full article…

First Impressions Firstly, writing a blog is almost a new experience for me. Therefore, in the beginning, I thought it was the same as some social apps, such as Facebook and Weibo, and the blog is also a way to share subjective feelings and opinions by posting short texts online. However, in fact, it was Read the full article…

“People are the most important priority for public space in the urban design process.” This is the most significant design principle according to Jan Gehl (2010). The idea of human-cantered design has always been an interest to me because I believe that urban design is essentially concerned with establishing and improving liveable public areas. This is Read the full article…

After a full semester of lectures, tutorials, posting and commenting, and a lot of reading every week, I’m soaking it up like a sponge. It’s been painful, but it’s been very rewarding, and I’m starting to enjoy it a little bit more. it’s been a short first semester, but I remember how painful it was Read the full article…

Sustainable transportation Modernism has changed the perspective on modern technology. People are looking for fast, efficient and ownership transportation to be in a ‘modern’ world. A huge bloom of car production and demand has changed the urban fabric landscape to provide the need of current demands like roads, highways and parking lots. The private vehicle Read the full article…

Hello! I’m deeply passionate about creativity, considering it more than just a career possibility. In my practical training, I’ve addressed gaps by exploring various methods. Studying individual building forms sparked my interest in examining them within their urban, social , and environmental context. For instance, I’m intrigued by the idea of conducting studies on a Read the full article…

First Impression of Urban Design: My initial reaction to the urban design course has been one of enthusiasm and expectation. I am instantly attracted by the promise of learning about the various and interwoven parts of city planning and architecture as I dig into the curriculum. The course appears to cover a wide range of Read the full article…