| NBBD1101 |
Spatial Design Studio 1
Spatial Design Studio 1 intends to build attributes and the foundation required for spatial designers. It offers students a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles of spatial design, equipping them with essential skills for crafting dynamic and impactful environments. Students will engage in a deep dive into the art of designing spaces, both interior and exterior, with a strong emphasis on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable environments.
Through exploring the integration of nature-inspired elements within built environments. Students will gain a deep understanding of human perception in spaces and learn to express design concepts creatively with an emphasis on sustainability.
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1 |
30 |
| NBBD1104 |
Urban Ecosystem
This module is an introduction to urban ecology and our natural environment, with a focus on the local tropical environment. It realigns the human approach to the natural environment by asking students to view and sense the natural environment as a complex living, dynamic and sublime system. The forms, hierarchies and processes of the natural environment are explored through fieldwork in various nature areas in Singapore. Lastly, in this green city-state, students are directed to re-assess and critique their views of “urban ecology and urban greenery” and challenge their understanding of the natural environment.
The module guides students to heighten their sensitivity to the intrinsic human connection to nature and serves as the starting point for students to approach their practice – with nature at the forefront.
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1 |
20 |
| NBBD1106 |
Design Tools and Representation
This module introduces students to the fundamental skills required for effective design communication.
It covers a diverse range of design visualisation mediums, combining manual drawing methods and computer-aided design tools. The goal is to equip students with the foundational abilities needed for ideation and to enable them to convey design ideas with clarity. This module serves as a bridge between creative concepts and professional practice, ensuring that students articulate and document their design ideas.
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1 |
10 |
| NBBD1201 |
Spatial Design Studio 2
Building on the foundations established in Spatial Design Studio 1, this module delves into spatial design with a focus on more complex and functional interior spaces and exterior spaces. It expands students' grasp of spatial design language and introduces them to terminologies essential for advanced design exploration within the built environment.
The module's core objective is to study human perception and behaviors within diverse spatial forms, particularly in relation to urban environments. By understanding the evolution of human habitation and how people interact with their surroundings, students will gain profound insights into shaping behaviors within expansive interior or exterior spaces.
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2 |
30 |
| NBBD1205 |
Urban Ecology and Design
This module introduces the relationship between nature and human society in the urban environment – how are they interconnected? How do they adapt to one another?
Students take on ecology in an urban setting at several scales: basic plant and animal requirements, the other abiotic environmental components of the urban ecosystem and how urban systems adapt to continuous environmental change. Concepts such as species, populations, communities, energy flow, and cycles will be contextualised to the tropical urban environment. In addition, a human-centric approach to the environment and its processes are discussed through the topic of ecosystem services.
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2 |
20 |
| NBBD1207 |
Spatial Representation
This module builds on design communication skills with computer-aided 3D modelling software techniques. It equips students with the ability to seamlessly integrate software tools into their design processes and enhances efficiency in delivering design proposals.
By integrating the module outcome into spatial design studio 2 design simulations, students will refine their proficiency in utilizing 3D modelling software as a powerful means of design communication.
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2 |
10 |
| NBBD2102 |
Biophilic Design Studio 1
This module discusses how biophilic design principles are applied as a strategic tool for generating design interventions with the goal of enhancing physical and emotional needs of users in the built environment. The main focus is placed on understading the complex behavioral and cognitive interactions occupants have with their surroundings and use of biophilic elements to elevate spatial productivity.
This module consists of two components; Research methodology and Design Studio, aim to establish a research informed design development and practice. These components work harmoniously to establish a holistic approach, incorporating research informed principles into design development and practice. By combining theoretical insights with hands-on design exploration, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how biophilic design can significantly impact the built environment.
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1 |
30 |
| NBBD2108 |
Design for Health and Wellness
In recent years, there has been increasing use of nature-based interventions (NBI), particularly those that encourage people-plant connections to improve the wellbeing of people with diverse backgrounds and conditions. This module will introduce the practice of various NBIs, including its history, current state, and relevant literature and theories.
Centre to these are the environments in which they are practised. Termed healing landscapes, they include natural landscapes and purpose-built therapeutic gardens. Students will be introduced to some of these examples according to the benefitted users and their roles in various NBIs.
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1 |
20 |
| NBBD2109 |
Green Building Strategy
This module develops an understanding of green building standards in relation to professional practice. It focuses on evaluating biophilic design applications within the framework of various professional standards.
Through comparative analysis of prominent green rating systems, students will gain insights into the current industry practices while critically examining both the merits and limitations of each system. It empowers students to challenge conventional practices and explore innovative approaches in their design practices.
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1 |
10 |
| NBBD2202 |
Biophilic Design Studio 2
Building on the foundational skills and knowledge gained in Biophilic Studio 1, this advanced module expands the discourse to encompass the broader urban landscape. It delves into how connections with nature and nature-based design interventions develops multifaceted benefits for both human and the environment.
The studio's focus extends to in-depth exploration of critical topics within the context of urban life. Research and design will delve into the realms of an ageing society, future healthcare, liveable neighborhoods, and therapeutic landscapes. These areas of study provide a rich foundation for students to deeply engage with the multifaceted interactions between human well-being, the built environment, and the natural world.
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2 |
30 |
| NBBD2203 |
Regenerative Urban System 1
Urban ecosystems are functioning groups of built environments such as cities and the surrounding socio-ecological systems where people inhabit. Students will be introduced to the complexities and challenges in contemporary cities and urbanising landscapes. In view of global issues such as climate change, rising sea levels, food security, and mental well-being, topics such as sustainable development, regenerative design and environmental accounting are discussed. By analysing contemporary pressures and solutions, this module aims to understand how human and ecological processes can coexist in human-dominated systems and help societies in their efforts to become more sustainable.
The range of green solutions and strategies will be discussed to understand various disciplinary contexts associated with planning and enhancing urban ecological conditions such as architecture, urban planning, economics, public health, and ecology.
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2 |
20 |
| NBBD2210 |
Experiential Design Representation
This module introduces students to cutting-edge tools for spatial design communication, fostering innovative representation of design outcomes. By immersing students in a diverse range of experiential technologies, digital tools, and infographics, students will discover effective methods to illustrate both the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of design interventions.
This module also encourages students to test the experiential quality of their designs rigorously to understand the potential real-world impact of their ideas.
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2 |
10 |
| NBBD3111 |
Co-Creation Studio
This module introduces the future urban challenges in the Southeast Asian context with a global perspective through co-design approach. Students will be engaged in overseas immersion programme to extend their research and practice to real world seeing.
This module prepares students to play a vital role in shaping the livable cities of tomorrow. It encourages the students with the skills and perspectives needed to tackle complex urban issues with a global mindset, while fostering tangible improvements in local communities.
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1 |
40 |
| NBBD3103 |
Regenerative Urban System 2
This module complements the capstone project by researching and documenting natural elements working as elements, processes, and systems in the urban landscape. The approach will be through gaining scientific knowledge, understanding of the tropical urban context and cultural awareness. Previously overlooked factors and agents of biophilic design should arise through the synthesis of the abovementioned.
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1 |
20 |
| NBBD3212 |
Capstone Project
This module provides the student with a platform to demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge through the development of a student-led project proposal as a form of capstone project. This capstone project not only allows students to apply their expertise but also offers the chance to delve deeper into their areas of interest, expanding their research capabilities.
Leading the project development process, students will refine their professionalism and strengthen their collaborative skills by working closely with peers and external advisors.
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2 |
60 |