By
Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Khan
Visiting Lecturer,
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
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Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim khan
• MSc in Urban Infrastructure Engineering (UET Peshawar)
• BSc in Civil Engineering (UET Peshawar)
Worked as Technical Person at Provincial Disaster
Management Authority KP
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Name
CGPA
Future goals
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To enable the students to understand historical and modern
form of living and Architecture.
To provide knowledge related to planning and development of
inhabitant areas.
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Mid Term
Objectives of urban planning, various theories of land use
pattern.
Types of plans and planning, planning elements, planning and
its relationship with other professions. New trends in planning,
functions of professional planner
Satellite town and garden City, issues related to inner city
urban design and emergence/upgradation of squatter
settlements.
Role of transportation in urban planning, Factors affecting
transportation, travel demand modeling, trip generation, trip
distribution, modal split, level of service analysis, intelligent
transport system
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Final Term
Land use cover and land use, Land use and environment,
factors affecting land use analysis, Research methods in urban
planning, the process of land use suitability analysis practical
example.
Energy & water conservation planning & management,
climate change, urban heat islands, Introduction to renewable
energy technologies, Rain water harvesting
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Solid waste management (source, types, physical and chemical
properties, Collection, transport, Recycling options and
efficiency and disposal), Introduction to integrated solid waste
management, Current situation and trends in Pakistan.
Architecture Section: General introduction to history of
architecture; Emergence/Development of Islamic Architecture,
Influences, Geographical, Climatic, Religious, Social,
Historical, Principles, Truth or purpose & beauty, Qualities,
Strength, Vitality, Grace, Breadth and Scale, Factors:
Proportion, Color and balance, Use of Materials.
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Wang, Xinhao, Hofe, Raine, Research Methods in Urban and
Regional Planning,
Snyter, J.C. Introduction to Urban Planning, Milwaukee McGraw
Hill Book Co
Fletcher, S.B. A History of Architecture, the Athlone Press
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Course Title: : Introduction to Architecture & Urban Planning
Course Code: CE-210
Course Duration: One Semester
Credit Units: 02 Credit Hrs. (Contact Hrs. 02)
Assessment Methods: Exams, Assignments, Project, Quizzes
and Class Participation.
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No Class Assignment shall be entertained after due date.
No Quiz and mid term exam shall be taken if missed.
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The art and science of
designing buildings,
focusing on aesthetics,
functionality, and space.
Source: architizer.com
Source: chiefarchitect.com
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The process of designing and
organizing the layout of cities
and towns to improve quality
of life.
Goal of urban planning:
• Sustainable development
• Smart transportation
• Creating spaces for
communities to thrive.
Source: arch2o.com
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Urban planning shapes how cities function and grow.
It’s critical for managing urban growth, ensuring that the
infrastructure supports the population.
Planners design cities to be more sustainable, ensuring
resources are used efficiently.
It also plays a role in disaster resilience, preparing cities to
handle earthquakes, floods, etc.
Examples of successful urban planning:
• Paris: Historic preservation and wide boulevards.
• New York: Grid planning, transportation hubs.
• Singapore: Smart city initiatives focused on sustainability.
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Communities are constantly
changing through development
and population growth. Instead
of reacting to these inevitable
changes, most communities
choose to control their own fate
through planning
An Urban planner can help
communities chart their future Sources: nature.com
growth by helping them prepare
socio-economic and physical
design plans.
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A city that is carefully designed
and developed according to a
predetermined layout or master
plan. This planning involves
organizing land uses,
infrastructure, and public spaces
to achieve efficient growth,
better traffic flow, and an
improved quality of life.
Example: Islamabad (Pakistan).
Sources: dawn.com
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Planning in an open and a
democratic society cannot
be smooth and simple.
Planning as it is— involved
in political controversy, tied
to legal and economic
questions etc.
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Suburb:
A residential area located on the
outskirts of a city or large town,
typically less densely populated than
the urban center but connected to it
through commuting routes.
Source: realtor.com
Exurb:
A region or settlement located beyond
the suburbs of a city, often more rural
in character, but home to residents who
typically commute to the urban area
for work.
Source: centurycommunities.com
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Commuter Town:
A town or small city where most residents commute to a
larger city or urban area for work, often lacking significant
local employment opportunities.
Urban Area:
A densely populated area that includes a city and its
surrounding developed regions, characterized by a high
concentration of buildings, infrastructure, and economic
activities.
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Conurbation:
A large, continuous urban area formed by the merging of
several cities, towns, or other urban regions, often
sprawling across a large geographical space (e.g., Greater
Tokyo).
Hamlet:
A very small rural settlement, often consisting of a few
houses or farms, and generally lacking significant
infrastructure or services like schools or shops.
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