COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: WATER URBANISM

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 527	C	8	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Paolo Camilletti pcamilletti@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon - t.b.d.
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Studio IV - Wednesday, 8:45 to 11:30
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	This course focuses on water as a resource in and for diverse environments. By understanding the importance of water as an ecosystem service, it is possible to develop sustainable planning and water-wise solutions to improve the environmental quality of built and unbuilt areas. Contributions to the mitigation of the risks and to the improvement of waterscapes will be discussed as well.
Course Objectives:	Develop an understanding and an appreciation of the quantitative and qualitative research methods; develop an understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing and addressing a specific research question. Definition of the topic of the research of the final project, collection of the reguired materials, study of the current state of knowledge. The aim of the course is to write a research proposal for the thesis or the design program for the final project.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Water
2	Landscape
3	Urban planning

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction about Water Urbanism. Video.
2	Landscape ecology and ecosystem services. Green-blue infrastructures.
3	Waterscapes and European programmes. Reading.
4	Nature based solutions and waterscapes.
5	Water design topics.
6	Introduction to the focus areas.
7	Critics on analysis.
8	Submission and critics.
9	Water design topics.
10	Critics and teamwork.
11	Critics and teamwork.
12	Discussion on final submission.
13	Pre jury.
14	Final submission.

Prerequisite(s):	Basic knowledge of the urban environment and its main components.
Textbook(s):	Lectures and selected readings provided by the instructor.
Additional Literature:	Further materials selected according to the themes of the project sites.
Laboratory Work:	no
Computer Usage:	yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Develop an understanding and an appreciation of the quantitative and qualitative research methods
2	Develop an understanding of the principles and processes involved in the subject and addressing a specific research question
3	Develop an urban plan or design
4	Develop sustainable solutions for waterscapes
5	Develop strategies for water management in anthropic settlements

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	5
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	5
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	3
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	3
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	1
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	4
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	4
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	5
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	3
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	5
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Project	1	40
Case Study	1	20
Term Paper	1	30
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	2	3	6
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	30	30
Final examination	1	6	6
Other	2	30	60
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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