Free Course Image Urban Design

Free online courseUrban Design

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 27 minutes

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Explore urban design with comprehensive site analysis, terrain modeling, and presentation techniques, enhancing your architecture skills seamlessly.

In this free course, learn about

  • Fundamentals of Site Analysis for Urban Design
  • Urban Site Analysis and Terrain Modeling in SketchUp
  • Climate, Site Plans and Figure–Ground in Photoshop
  • Sections and Axonometric Visualizations
  • Presentation Boards and Urban Diagrams
  • Vector Graphics and Essential Software for Architects
  • InDesign for Planning and Design Systems
  • Architectural Resources, Portfolios and Photoshop Hacks

Course Description

Dive into the world of urban design with the comprehensive online course Urban Design by Surviving Architecture. Explore vital concepts in architectural design through an engaging curriculum tailored for beginners and professionals alike. This course covers essential topics such as site analysis, urbanism, and the use of alcohol markers in architecture.

Learn to analyze architectural sites with detailed tutorials, including a guide to creating contour maps with SketchUp and generating terrains with Toposhaper. Enhance your design skills through site plan tutorials in Photoshop and master the crafting of figure ground drawings and landscape perspective sections. The course also offers techniques for easy architectural section rendering and creating layered axonometric maps.

Gain proficiency in using software tools critical for architectural presentations, such as Adobe Photoshop for architectural design and InDesign for setting up report layouts and design systems. Improve your urban design capabilities with tutorials on creating rapid urban diagrams and insights from experts like Peter Calthorpe on building better cities.

Additionally, this course provides guidance on essential software skills, including must-know Illustrator tips for architects, and introduces you to top sites aiding architectural improvement. Learn the secrets of effective portfolio design and discover Photoshop hacks that can elevate your work efficiency.

This in-depth course not only improves the foundational understanding of architectural design but also enhances your ability to present and communicate your ideas effectively. Whether you're planning to advance your career or hone your skills further, this course provides the tools and insights necessary for success in the field of urban design.

Course content

  • Video class: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Architecture Site Analysis Urbanism 06m
  • Exercise: What is the predominant land use to the south of the site analyzed in the video?
  • Video class: Complete Beginner's Guide to Architecture Site Analysis Using Alcohol Makers 04m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in creating a site analysis by hand?
  • Video class: 7 Best Sites to Help us be Better Architects (topography and line drawings) 05m
  • Exercise: Which website is recommended for finding diverse architectural resources?
  • Video class: Urban Site Analysis Tutorial 10m
  • Exercise: What type of content is likely represented by this transcript?
  • Video class: How to Generate Contour Map with Sketchup 02m
  • Exercise: What is the shortcut for multiplying in SketchUp?
  • Video class: Creating Terrain in SketchUp from Contours with Toposhaper - SketchUp Extension of the Week #45 03m
  • Exercise: Which SketchUp extension allows creating faces from contours?
  • Video class: Architectural design Site Analysis | Adobe Photoshop 07m
  • Exercise: What is an important aspect of site analysis for colder climates?
  • Video class: Site Plan Tutorial in Photoshop (Architectural Competition 2of5) 15m
  • Exercise: Which software is primarily used to create a site plan?
  • Video class: How to create a Figure Ground Drawing 45m
  • Exercise: What is the advantage of using Geomaps for aerial images?
  • Video class: Landscape Perspective Section Tutorial 12m
  • Exercise: What is the main software used in creating an urban landscape section in the video?
  • Video class: Section Rendering In Photoshop - Easy Architectural Section Rendering 07m
  • Exercise: In the video, which software is primarily used for rendering the section diagram?
  • Video class: Layered Axonometric Map in Photoshop 11m
  • Video class: A Complete Guide to using InDesign for your Architecture Presentation Boards 06m
  • Exercise: What is the benefit of using InDesign for architectural presentation boards?
  • Video class: How to : Very Fast Urban Diagram in Sketchup and Photoshop 09m
  • Exercise: What software combination is used to create the urban diagram?
  • Video class: Architecture Site Analysis Presentation Guide | Photoshop Tutorial 08m
  • Exercise: Which software was preferred for creating site analysis diagrams?
  • Video class: 9 Illustrator Tips every Architect must know! 10m
  • Exercise: Which tip focuses on using Control D in Adobe Illustrator?
  • Video class: 5 Programs Architects MUST Learn 11m
  • Exercise: Which program is considered the future for architects?
  • Video class: Using InDesign to set up a Report Layout 38m
  • Exercise: What are the two main focuses of the tutorials mentioned in the transcript?
  • Video class: InDesign for Planners - Introduction 04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of Adobe InDesign?
  • Video class: How to Create Design Systems in InDesign Tutorial 15m
  • Exercise: What is one of the key benefits of using design systems in InDesign?
  • Video class: 7 principles for building better cities | Peter Calthorpe | TED 14m
  • Exercise: What is the primary urban planning solution discussed to combat the challenges of urban sprawl and climate change?
  • Video class: 7 (more) Best Sites to Help us be Better Architects (Site map, Vector human figures, Norman foster) 06m
  • Exercise: Which website offers a free trial membership for architectural learning?
  • Video class: Portfolio Tips - Architecture, Design 02m
  • Exercise: What are the three main components required in the portfolio submission?
  • Video class: Secret Photoshop Hacks Everyone Must know 0.1 05m
  • Exercise: What feature in Photoshop allows scaling images without losing quality?

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