Courses
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The Moment of the Monument
Built around two practica–involving the \”excavation\” of an existing monument and the design of a future monument–the course examines the rise and fall of the…
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Proseminar in History, Theory and Urban Design
This research seminar addresses subjects of history, theory and human sciences related to architecture and the city for students preparing for or enrolled in doctoral…
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Urban Climate Adaptation
This course focuses on the municipal planning process for climate change, especially adaptive strategies aimed at reducing the public health burden of extreme events. In…
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Participation in Planning and Development: Theory and Practice
Examines the theory and practice of participatory planning and governance, drawing on developing and developed country experience. The seminar begins by briefly looking at the…
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Housing Delivery Systems in the United States
This is a practical course that will examine how, why and where housing is produced in the United States. We will begin by looking at…
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Advanced Research Seminar: London Urban Development
Four students will participate in the London Studio (GSD 1505) taught by Simon Allford focusing on the intersections between design and real estate. The class…
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Advanced Research Seminar: Istanbul Field Study: Finance Center
The Turkish government is relocating numerous national financial institutions from Ankara to a site in the Umraniye district of Istanbul. This national policy action will…