Milo Vujačić
DESIGN OF ASSEMBLIES AND AMBIENCES IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Course objectives include: mastering the research procedure and research methods and their application in the context of developing assemblies and ambiences in the natural environment; acquiring specific knowledge, approaches and principles in order to understand and interpret the relation between the environment with its specific natural values and urban and architectural assemblies and ambiences. Theoretical education included in the course provides a basis for understanding and acquiring knowledge in urban planning and other professions in order to be able to understand and develop urban designs in the applied part of the course, taking into account the complexities of the specific natural environment. In this context, the theoretical part covers the importance of morphological, climatic, environmental, construction-related, economic and other features of an area, while at the same time also looking into possibilities to develop modern designs in the context of sustainable urban planning and design. The studio assignment includes a research part a field research and development of an urban design that reflects the natural environment and local needs, interests, potentials and limitations. Natural environments used for this purpose are areas with distinct natural features, such as national parks, nature parks etc., because such environments require a specific approach, defining of the concept and an understanding of the limitations and knowledge accumulated in related disciplines.