Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Design Potential

When it comes to designing successful urban spaces, which work for both tourists and residents, analysing and understanding the influence of climate is crucial. This course will show you how to use computer-aided modelling in placemaking for better residential and tourism planning.

About the course

Climate analysis for better public spaces
To design successful public spaces, for both tourists and residents, it is crucial to analyse and understand the impact of climate change. This three-week course shows you how to use computer-aided modelling in place-making for better planning of housing and tourism. You apply integrated urban planning when using computer-aided climate analysis and 3D modelling. It involves a holistic approach to the design process for the built environment, from all angles. This develops your ability to create design solutions for sustainable and attractive tourist destinations.

Weather and placemaking
Weather is an important factor in the planning of housing and tourism, and this course provides an in-depth insight into its effects. You will examine aspects such as solar access, shading, wind effects and snow patterns using cutting-edge technology and will be able to apply what you learn to your urban planning projects.

What will you learn?

• Explain how different climate contexts generate different types of public spaces and uses.
• Create a computer-aided design for climate analysis.
• Experiment with how the built environment changes wind and solar patterns.
• Explain the likely climate conditions for a place at different times of the year.

Who is the course for?

The course is designed for those interested in site design in tourism - whether you are a professional looking to expand your skills or have dreams of working in the hospitality industry.

How does it work?

You only need a computer or other device and internet connection to be able to do the course. When you register, you will get access to the course material, which consists of, for example, videos, texts, quizzes and exercises.

The lead educator also has extensive knowledge on project management, process management, and problem-based learning. With such high standards, you can expect an equally impressive placemaking course.

How to register

• Register here External link, opens in new window.