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Urban Gardens

Elements in Natural & Built Environments

The natural and built surroundings are the two key components of this module. One of the most important aspects of human life is the natural and constructed environment. It pervades every aspect of our private and public lives, including how we live, work, and play. From the intimate to the global, humans construct and inhabit manmade structures and green environmental areas not only to meet our basic needs for shelter and food, but also to facilitate and transmit diverse aspects of social, cultural, political, economic, and organization realities.

Glass Buildings
Above the Clouds

Project I A:
Infographic Nature Poster

Every student must view the documentary film 'EARTH' 2007 and give factual material, personal experiences, observations, and thoughts on three A3 size documents or papers. The content asks us to observe, conduct extensive study, and reflect on what we've been documenting and experiencing, as well as what interests us the most and possibly a life-changing incident from the documentary we've watched.Students must sketch out and discuss in depth elements that we have explored on.

White Structure
Construction Site

Project I B:
Nature Dialogue

In this assignment, Nature Dialogue refers to a virtual conversation or discussion amongst team members about a natural issue. Students must create a 6 to 8 minute (maximum 8 minute) video conversation in a group of four on a nature theme that covers the breadth of content mentioned.

Urban Architecture
Collecting Seashells
Urban Architecture

Project II A:
Re-Imagining Public Space

Students will work in groups to develop suggestions for how to improve, upgrade, enhance, revamp an existing public area (a focus area will be provided) by using our knowledge of constructed components/elements in the built environment.

Exterior of White Mosque
Green Indoors
Blue Water

Project II B:
Travel Guide Pamphlet

Students must create a booklet containing information about a location intended for visitors, travelers, or tourists." It will usually contain details on a certain location, such as sights, attractions, restaurants, transportation, and activities. For information and trips, there are maps of various levels of detail as well as historical and cultural information.  Infographics are visual representations of facts, knowledge, or information that are meant to convey information clearly and concisely.

Plants
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