Module in Human Settlements Addresses Rapid Urbanization In The Developing World And Contemporary Urban Transformations Within The Scope Of Sustainable Development. It Focuses On Issues Of Housing, Building And Urban Development In A Context Of Development With Scarce Resources And Pressing Social And Environmental Constraints. Architecture, Urbanism And Spatial Planning Are the core disciplines of the program.

Upon The Successful Completion Of This Program, You Will Have Acquired:

i. Thorough Understanding Of The Dynamic And Multifunctional Aspects Of The Constructed Environment Through

ii. Skill in Interventions Reflecting Context-Responsive Concepts of Sustainable Development and Dealing With Different Levels Of The Constructed Environment (From Individual Buildings To Entire Cities)

iii. Skill in Stimulating Exchange and Feedback between Academic Theory and Day-To-Day Practice

iv. Skill in Cost Control on All Scale Levels

v. Sufficient Knowledge and Skills to Participate In Research On These Topics

vi. Conduct Critical Analysis of Approaches in Architecture, Construction, Urbanism (Including Urban Design) and Spatial Planning

vii. Plan, Conduct And Prepare Technical And Managerial Report On Individual Research Program.

viii. Be Creative in the Solution of Problems In Design And Development.

ix. Upon Completion Of This Course, The Students Shall:

x. Be Familiar with Key Concepts and Current Theories within the Field of Global Housing and

xi. Sustainable Settlement Development.