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Enhancing the Quality of Urban Life: Fifteen Winning Projects of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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Brief Introduction

Find out how we can improve life for people in cities by looking at award-winning architecture projects from across the globe.

Course Summary

Enhance your understanding of urban living and learn the skills to improve the quality of life in your city with this course.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the challenges facing modern urban environments
Discover innovative solutions to create sustainable and livable cities
Develop the skills to make a positive impact in your local community

Learning Outcomes

Understand the challenges facing urban environments today
Develop critical thinking skills to address these challenges
Apply practical solutions to improve the quality of life in your community

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience or qualifications required
A passion for improving urban living

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Interactive modules
Engaging video content

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Outline

Public Buildings as Urban Landmarks Introduction to the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Introduction to "Enhancing the Quality of Urban Life: Fifteen Winning Projects of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture " Introduction to Week 1 Project 1: Great Mosque - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Project 2: Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Alexandria, Egypt Week 1 overview: Discussion Topic, Readings, and Videos Urban Infrastructure: Transcending the Utilitarian Introduction to Week 2 Project 3: Water Towers - Kuwait City, Kuwait Project 4: Hassan II Bridge Rabat - Sale, Morocco Week 2 Overview: Discussion topics, Readings, and Videos Co-existing with the Surrounding Natural Context Introduction to Week 3 Project 5: The Middle East Technical University Forestation Program - Ankara, Turkey Project 6: The Wadi Hanifa Wetlands Project - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Week 3 Overview: Discussion topic, Readings, and Videos Developing Public Spaces in the City Introduction to Week 4 Project 7: Superkilen Park - Copenhagen, Denmark Project 8: Tabiat Pedestrian Bridge -Tehran, Iran Project 9: Samir Kassir Public Garden - Beirut, Lebanon Week 4 Overview: Discussion topic, Readings, and Videos Improving Housing Conditions for the Urban Poor Introduction to Week 5 Project 10: The Aranya Community Housing Project - Indore, India Project 11: Kampung Improvement Program - Jakarta, Indonesia Week 5 Overview: Discussion topic, Readings and Videos Protecting and Revitalizing the City’s Built Heritage Introduction Week 6 Project 12: The Conservation of Old City of Sana'a Project - Sana'a, Yemen Project 13: The Rehabilitation of the Tabriz Bazaar Project - Tabriz, Iran Project 14: Revitalization of the Recent Heritage of Tunis - Tunis, Tunisia Week 6 Overview: Discussion topic, Readings, and Videos Addressing the Needs and Challenges Relating to Post-Conflict Cities Introduction Week 7 Project 15: Rehabilitation of the Walled City of Nicosia - Nicosia, Cyprus Week 7 Discussion topic, Readings, and Videos End of course

Summary of User Reviews

Enhancing the Quality of Urban Life is a highly rated course that focuses on improving the urban environment. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive approach to the subject matter.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is comprehensive in its coverage of urban environmental issues.

Pros from User Reviews

The course provides detailed information on urban planning and design.
The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
The course provides practical solutions to urban environmental problems.
The course is relevant to a wide range of professionals working in urban planning and related fields.

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic.
The course can be time-consuming, especially for those with busy schedules.
Some users felt that the course lacked practical exercises.
The course may not be suitable for those with no prior knowledge of urban planning.
The course may not cover all aspects of urban environmental issues.