Abstract

In this course, you learn to work with advanced urban modeling and simulation techniques based and system dynamics methods. We deal with the modeling of complex spatial systems on the regional and urban level. In this context computational analysis methods for urban fabric (e.g. for pedestrian movement or economic potentials) and models for computing interactions between land uses are introduced. By means of system dynamics models we can simulate temporal changes of stocks and flows.

We start the course with an introduction to tools and methods for data collection with Ur-Scape and Rhino/Grasshopper. Next, we introduce various spatio economic theories like the von Thuenen and Christaller models. In parallel we show you how these theories can be applied by corresponding simulations for your project site. Fianally you can simulation various urban development scenarios based on your planning concept.

Learning objectives

The objective of this course is to enable you to model and simulate the dynamic mechanisms in an urban environment to understand and predict the future development of cities. This understanding allows you to steer the urban development by specific planning actions.

At the end of the course, you are able to develop a concept for your own urban simulation, implement it and use it as a basis for your urban planning strategy. The simulation is an integrated part of your digital urban design strategy together with other spatial analysis methods and parametric modeling. You project is viaualized via Mapbox and geo-referenced corrdinates on a web-map.

The knowledge provided through this online course is be deepened in consultations and documented in several exercises.

Requirements

It is highly recommended that you finished the course Parametric Urban Design and Analysis, Urban Modeling and Simulation :: UMS Basics, and Introduction to Programming with C#, since we require basic knowledge in urban modeling, parametric design, and visual programming with Grasshopper for Rhino3D.