ARCH355 Advanced Urban Design
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Adi Ćorović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with an upgrade of basic knowledge in the field of urban design. In this sense, concepts such as the basics of urban morphology, planning and basic urban elements such as streets, squares and blocks will not be studied. Instead of that, through theoretical teaching and practical work on urban concepts, students' practical skills will be devoloped related to the urban design. The emphasis will be on practical exercises and the development of works related to urban design, and theoretical lectures will serve as a platform for achieving that goal. In addition, the aim of the course for students is to adopt the practical principles of smart urbanism in the field of City Planning and Urban Design. In this capacity, various case study examples from different parts of the world, realized in the 20th century, will be presented. As a result, students will better understand the complex relations in the field of contemporary urbanism, using this knowledge and skills for the development of future urban design projects.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Jon Lang. Urban Design. A Typology of products and procedures. Elsevier, Architectural press, Amsterdam, Boston, 2005.; Christopher Charles Benninger. 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design - eud (leneurbanity.com), Entrepreneurial Urbanism & Design, Leneurbanity, 2015.;
Additional Literature
Decision for designation of the architectural ensemble – Townscape ensemble Sarajevo Čaršija as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, adopted on the session of the CPNM of B&H, hold in Sarajevo from 01. to 03. April 2014; The decision of the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments on the proclamation of the Architectural unit – the Housing estate ‘Crni Vrh’ in Sarajevo as the national monument, at the meeting held on March 26.- 28. 2012. in SarajevoTeaching Methods
1
Class lectures 2
Class Exercises including: a) Individual / b) Team-based class exercises and urban design project; c) development of student essays related to the topic of the urban design or/and different case studies
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction, presentation of the Syllabus and expectations | |
| 2 | 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design, 1st part | C.C. Benninger, 2015. |
| 3 | 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design, 2nd part | C.C. Benninger, 2015. |
| 4 | Urban design processes and procedures; 1st exercise 10% | Jon Lang, p.24 (Ch2 - 51) |
| 5 | An evolving typology of urban design projects | Jon Lang, p. xxii, 23 |
| 6 | The traditional design profession, their products and urban design | Jon Lang, part 2 (4) p. 59 (86) |
| 7 | Products of landscape architecture and the nature of urban design - working | Jon Lang, part 2 (5) p.75 (102) |
| 8 | Midterm exam 30% | |
| 9 | Urban design case study of Carsija (Old Town) in Sarajevo | Čaršija (Sa) decision, 2014. |
| 10 | COLLECTIVE SITE VISIT - Čaršija | Čaršija (Sa) decision, 2014. |
| 11 | Urban design case study of Black Hill (Crni Vrh) settlement in Sarajevo | Crni Vrh (Black Hill) decis, 2012. |
| 12 | Discussion on the topic of Carsija (Old Town) and Black Hill (Crni Vrh) ; 2nd exercise 5% | Crni Vrh (Black Hill) decis, 2012. |
| 13 | Final exam project development | |
| 14 | Final exam project development | |
| 15 | Preparation for the Final exam |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 14:00 | A F3.18 | ARCH307 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 | A F3.18 | ARCH405, ARCH510 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Class Exercises - Indiv/group
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Mid-term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Activity
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Exercises : Indiv/Groups
20 hours ⏳ (4 week × 5 h)
Home study
7 hours ⏳ (7 week × 1 h)
Mid-term Exam Preparation
18 hours ⏳ (2 week × 9 h)
Final Exam and Project
27 hours ⏳ (9 week × 3 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH355] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH355 | Advanced Urban Design | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Senior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Adi Ćorović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-14:00 ARCH307 Tuesday: 14:00-16:00 ARCH405, ARCH510 |
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| acorovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide students with an upgrade of basic knowledge in the field of urban design. In this sense, concepts such as the basics of urban morphology, planning and basic urban elements such as streets, squares and blocks will not be studied. Instead of that, through theoretical teaching and practical work on urban concepts, students' practical skills will be devoloped related to the urban design. The emphasis will be on practical exercises and the development of works related to urban design, and theoretical lectures will serve as a platform for achieving that goal. In addition, the aim of the course for students is to adopt the practical principles of smart urbanism in the field of City Planning and Urban Design. In this capacity, various case study examples from different parts of the world, realized in the 20th century, will be presented. As a result, students will better understand the complex relations in the field of contemporary urbanism, using this knowledge and skills for the development of future urban design projects. |
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| Textbook | Jon Lang. Urban Design. A Typology of products and procedures. Elsevier, Architectural press, Amsterdam, Boston, 2005.; Christopher Charles Benninger. 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design - eud (leneurbanity.com), Entrepreneurial Urbanism & Design, Leneurbanity, 2015.; | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | 1. Class lectures 2. Class Exercises including: a) Individual / b) Team-based class exercises and urban design project; c) development of student essays related to the topic of the urban design or/and different case studies | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Course Introduction, presentation of the Syllabus and expectations | |||||||||
| Week 2 | 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design, 1st part | C.C. Benninger, 2015. | ||||||||
| Week 3 | 10 Principles of Intelligent Urbanism in City Planning and Urban Design, 2nd part | C.C. Benninger, 2015. | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Urban design processes and procedures; 1st exercise 10% | Jon Lang, p.24 (Ch2 - 51) | ||||||||
| Week 5 | An evolving typology of urban design projects | Jon Lang, p. xxii, 23 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | The traditional design profession, their products and urban design | Jon Lang, part 2 (4) p. 59 (86) | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Products of landscape architecture and the nature of urban design - working | Jon Lang, part 2 (5) p.75 (102) | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam 30% | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Urban design case study of Carsija (Old Town) in Sarajevo | Čaršija (Sa) decision, 2014. | ||||||||
| Week 10 | COLLECTIVE SITE VISIT - Čaršija | Čaršija (Sa) decision, 2014. | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Urban design case study of Black Hill (Crni Vrh) settlement in Sarajevo | Crni Vrh (Black Hill) decis, 2012. | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Discussion on the topic of Carsija (Old Town) and Black Hill (Crni Vrh) ; 2nd exercise 5% | Crni Vrh (Black Hill) decis, 2012. | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Final exam project development | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Final exam project development | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Preparation for the Final exam | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Class Exercises - Indiv/group | 2 | 15 | Not Allowed | ||
| Mid-term Exam | 1 | 30 | Not Allowed | ||
| Activity | 1 | 10 | Not Allowed | ||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 2 | 14 | 28 | Exercises : Indiv/Groups | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| Home study | 1 | 7 | 7 | Mid-term Exam Preparation | 9 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Final Exam and Project | 3 | 9 | 27 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 20/10/2025 | |||||||||