Integrated Urban Design

Abstract

Currently, the issue of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach in the design of the urban environment is relevant, which is important to be taken into account when training specialists in the field of architecture. The purpose of this study is to introduce into the learning process the theoretical and methodological concept of the integrated organization of the spatial environment of the city, considering modern trends in the design of post-industrial society. The method of integrated design of urban environment model solves the problem of combining theory with practice in the training of architects. This method allows you to put science, arts and aesthetics, as well as the technical knowledge to the process of creative design. Integrated design implies application of fundamental and general knowledge of man, nature and society; and application of the theoretical foundations of urban planning science and landscape design. Integrated design implies selection and application in the creative process of new solutions in the field of construction physics, structures, materials science, planning and economics of design and construction; use of data on sociology, climatology, and environmental protection. This approach reveals the methods of design modeling, based on the peculiarities of the practical activities of the architect and offers effective ways to manage and organize the cognitive and creative activities of students. Updating previous experience when applying the integrated method of urban design helps to transfer the accumulated experience to solve the design problem, and better understand the architecture of the urban environment as a system with all its laws and patterns.