DUSPMIT

Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, Room 7-346
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-1907
duspinfo@mit.edu

Fall 09

11.308J Advanced Seminar: Urban Nature and City Design

Joint Subject 
4.213J
Faculty 
Anne Whiston Spirn
Type 
Graduate
Credit Hours 
3-0-9
Credit Type 
H
Prerequisites 
permission of instructor
Specialization Area(s) 
CDD
Description 
Examines the urban environment as a natural phenomenon, human habitat, medium of expression, and forum for action. Subject has two related, major themes: how ideas of nature influence the way cities are perceived, designed, built, and managed; and how natural processes and urban form interact and the consequences of these for human health safety and welfare. Enrollment limited.
Syllabus 
No syllabus available
Subject URL 
http://architecture.mit.edu/class/nature
Term 
Fall 09
Day (Time) Room 
M (2:00-5:00) 10-401 |
Evaluation 
No subject evaluation available

 

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