This course offers an in-depth look at the latest global trends in architectural programming, focusing on the comparative approaches between China and other countries. Architectural programming, the critical first step in the design and planning process, gathers and analyzes client and environmental needs, setting a project’s goals and requirements. Learners will explore topics such as digital integration, sustainability, and urban development. Through case studies and analyses of methods like BIM, project management, and social infrastructure design, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how architectural programming influences both the built environment and urban planning worldwide. This course is ideal for architects, urban planners, and project managers seeking insight into how various countries tackle programming challenges to create sustainable, efficient, and community-oriented spaces.

Key Areas Covered:

• Digital and Intelligent Methods: Leveraging AI, BIM, and IoT to improve efficiency.
• Sustainable Development: Emphasis on green architecture, energy efficiency, and low-carbon designs.
• Project Management and Decision Support: Techniques for managing complex programming projects and enhancing decision-making.
• Urban Planning and Revitalization: Strategies for renewing historical districts and planning sustainable cities.
• Social Infrastructure and Public Services: Approaches to design that improve community well-being and accessibility.
• Architectural Education and Talent Development: Comparative approaches to training the next generation of architects.