Lectures related to Urban Architecture: Piovenefabi

Critical Urbanism of Lifestyles

Explores the relationship between urban planning and lifestyles, emphasizing the political implications of architectural forms and urban spaces.

Urban Sprawl: Past, Present, and Future

Explores the historical evolution and challenges of urban sprawl, emphasizing the need for sustainable urban planning solutions.

Groundscape Strategies

Delves into the concept of Groundscape, discussing its historical roots and modern applications in architecture and urban design.

Functional Mixity: Urban Functions Diversity MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Discusses the diversity of urban functions and the concept of mixity in response to zoning limitations.

Urban Planning in African Cities MOOC: African cities I, An introduction to urban planning

Introduces urban planning in African cities, covering global urbanization, challenges, and the importance of sustainable development.

Urban Life in Ancient Greece

Explores the political organization of urban life in Ancient Greece, focusing on the transition from village to Polis and the significance of the Polis as a citizen state.

Excellence in Africa: Interview of Armel Kemajou Ambassador at EPFL

Presents an interview with Armel Kemajou discussing excellence in education and urban issues in Africa.

Urbanization Challenges in Africa MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Explores the challenges of urbanization in Africa, emphasizing the need for sustainable development strategies and community participation.

Cultural Dimension of Urban Space

Analyzes the cultural dimension of urban space, exploring architectural definitions and spatial habitation practices.

Urban Planning: Vision and Strategy

Explores the concept of Urban Master Plan and its strategic importance in urban development.

Cities as Socio-Technical Systems MOOC: Smart Cities, Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

Examines cities as socio-technical systems and their implications on urban management and governance, emphasizing feedback loops and complexity.

Urban History: Chicago School and Urban Sociology

Covers the Chicago School of Urban Sociology, demographic analysis, and statistical methods in urban historical research.

Urban Form and Construction in Bath MOOC: Housing and Cities

Explores the urban form and construction techniques that shaped the iconic city of Bath.

Urban Density: Preserving Contexts and Proximity

Highlights urban density's role in preserving contexts, modernizing historic areas, and increasing proximity.

Urban Forms: Overview MOOC: African cities I, An introduction to urban planning

Explores the main urban forms shaping cities worldwide, from slums to commercial zones.

Resemblances and Discrepancies: Urban Restructuring in African Cities

Explores urban formation in African cities, risks in precarious sites, and challenges faced by the young adult population.

Architectural Projects Showcase

Showcases four architectural projects, including public building transformation, collective housing, and unique residential designs.

Urban Decline in Medium-Sized Cities

Explores urban decline in medium-sized cities, focusing on Nevers, France, and the challenges faced by the cultural bourgeoisie in gentrification aspirations.

Urban Space: Exploration

Explores the urban space through a journey in a city neighborhood.

African Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Examines African urban challenges, including urbanization rates, housing costs, and spatial fragmentation, emphasizing the need for effective urban planning and redefining modernity.