A city’s citizens’ happiness and quality of life are profoundly affected by its urban design. Health, happiness, and social connection may all be enhanced in an urban setting that has been well-planned (Jennings & Bamkole, 2019). The flip side is that urban planning mistakes may harm people’s physical and emotional well-being due to pollution, overpopulation, Read the full article…

My Progress I have grown up a lot during this period, which is a very precious and unforgettable time for people to acquire more knowledge and skills, broaden their horizons and enhance their independence. During my study abroad, I learned a lot and experienced many challenges and difficulties. I have made many like-minded friends and Read the full article…

To begin with, the way a neighborhood designed has big impact on how healthy and happy its people are. Over the years, there have been a lot of studies carried out regarding the effects of neighborhood design on health and well-being. Meanwhile, major health challenges including premature death, poor physical and mental health and health Read the full article…

First contact When I first saw the introduction of this course, I was very confused, frightened, worried that I would not be able to complete the homework. However, after first class, all these worries disappeared. Teacher divided us into multiple groups to discuss how to design the blog website. We became closer to each other Read the full article…

We live in an age where owning smartphones, computers, assistants (we all are familiar with Alexa and Siri), and smart equipment and homes are more indicative of being smart than intelligence and talent. The advancement of technology has overshadowed the parameters of living as SMART CITIES are the next big thing we are racing towards. Read the full article…

Constant Learning Urban design class has changed my perspective on how to shape the city into a better place. With the modernist approach during the post-World War II, architects are known for designing without considering the people and the final user. Breaking the architects’ stigma is a must. After joining this class, I have learned Read the full article…

Public spaces are the beating heart of our communities, serving as essential hubs for social interaction, leisure, and contemplation. Not to mentioned the well-designed public spaces. Figure 1. Domino Park is a privately-owned public space in Brooklyn, developed by real estate firm Two Trees Management. (Harrouk, 2019) They are more than just physical objects; they Read the full article…

This year, it was the first time I came to the UK, the first time I went to school at 3am to print my portfolio, and the first time I felt like I couldn’t finish my homework at school. Although I was very tired every day, I gradually began to enjoy my life here and Read the full article…

My Continuous Growth This was my first experience in the field of blogging, and it was a new experience for me. At first, I thought of blog as a platform to share my daily study life, but after I started this course, I found more things that made me feel new. It is a platform Read the full article…

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…