The Activation of the Public Spaces of the City Centres through Ethical and Sustainable Design Based on the Local Communities Participation / Response / Proaction Erasmus Project

Project Title

The Activation of the Public Spaces of the City Centres through Ethical and Sustainable Design Based on the Local Communities Participation / Response / Proaction

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for higher education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2020

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Quality Improvement Institutions and/or methods (incl. school development); New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses; ICT – new technologies – digital competences

Project Summary

The goal of the project is:
1. Development of a teaching method in the field of introducing architectural and urban design courses to the program at the first and second degree of studies of irelated to the activation of public spaces through:
– promoting a unique architectural and urban form
– using sustainable development assumptions for resource efficiency, preserving natural values ​​and improving the quality and comfort of urban spaces,
– ethics – aging, migration, multiculturalism, protection against threats (resilience).
2. Creating a common methodology for scientific research of public space taking into account the criteria for the selection of architectural examples, creating a catalogue of good practices in the field of activation of public space in downtown areas and a method of combining research and teaching activities.
3. Preparation of remote work methodology for conducting international workshops to maintain cooperation during the semester and creating the opportunity to exchange experiences at all stages of the project – concept, detailed project and presentation – particularly relevant in the face of today’s threats.
As part of the project, we anticipate:
– student combined mobility
– short-term employee training
Intellectual works:
1. Developing a course for students
The course for students is to complement traditional classes. The project’s assumption is to create educational material that goes beyond the standard curriculum of classes at the university, e.g. design taking into account ethical aspects.
2. Creating a methodology for inter-university courses
The growing number of educational interactions between universities requires the creation of a framework within which you can design a course between several different universities with different organizational nature and scope of requirements
3. Development of materials for distance learning
Materials that students will use are to be available on the Web and on mobile devices.
4. Research – scientific articles
One of the assumptions of the project is to develop an important value from the point of view of science. Collecting joint experiences is to contribute to the development of scientific articles during the joint work of scientists and students and publishing them in scientific journals.
5. Student online portfolio
Students should be able to collect their work as part of a portfolio available on the Internet. The portfolio should contain graphics and descriptions and be available in all languages.
6. Augmented Reality application
The project plans to prepare a teaching tool that will allow students to embed their 3D visualization in real conditions. The intention is to use AR technology for architectural didactics and student validation.
Target groups:
– Academic teachers, administrative staff, academic technical staff
– PhD students, masters and bachelor students in architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning
– citizens (city dwellers) and public authorities also remain the beneficiaries of the project
A project can form the basis for further learning. The impact will concern partner institutions. The groups that use the project indirectly are key stakeholders of the Krakow University of Technology – students, employees and experts, various institutions and partner organizations. Students should experience an innovative approach to their educational practice. Stakeholders should benefit from the increased academic and staffing potential in the development, design and implementation of mutual research and educational activities.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 299212 Eur

Project Coordinator

POLITECHNIKA KRAKOWSKA & Country: PL

Project Partners

• FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA SAN PABLO-CEU
• POLITECNICO DI MILANO
• Eurokreator T&C sp. z o.o.