The increasing frequency and severity of extreme events means that they now need to be taken into account in both urban planning and development projects.
Cities in general, and those in developing countries, are increasingly vulnerable, and as a result, the urban environment needs to adapt to better protect itself against the various major risks that threaten it.
For the urban architect, urban resilience means mastering the concepts, notions, techniques and methods of urban design, which are not usually part of their preoccupations. This lack of interest is partly due to the weakness of project management and the absence and scarcity of regulatory instruments in Algeria.
It is essential that the complex concepts of "environment" and "major risk" are incorporated into all urban development projects. The aim of the course is to:
Familiarise students with these concepts and develop their ability to think critically and analytically about the phenomenon of environmental quality and urban vulnerability to Major Risks.
Enable them to develop life-saving conceptual reflexes through tools to aid design and decision-making in the development of resilient urban development projects that respect the quality of life in the city.
- Course creator: Mohamed HOCINE