In an increasingly urbanized world, there is growing international demand for the studies on livable cities. This module will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to participate in this rapidly expanding profession and find their position as architects. The module uses case study method through series of videos (precedents) and explores on cities of Malaysia and 
international contexts focusing on a particular theory/model/framework pertinent to sustainable living. The students are to explore the relationships of intangible aspects or the content such as cultural, climatic and social situations/user-experiences to tangible aspects such as form, activity and movement pattern. Firstly, the students must understand what makes the 
characteristics of a city for a formal understanding on sustainable aspects. Later, such characteristic understanding on urban reformation will be tested for what is still evidenced on the urbanity and content of livability. The module aims to inspire the students towards fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend urban places and sustainable living. It is an exploration of both literature and reality.