Become a force that shapes beautiful, humane cities.

The Aesthetic City Academy - The Complete Course

- The confidence, knowledge & skills to shape better places
- 12 hours of on-demand content in bite-sized, beautiful lessons
- Sketching exercises and Drawing 101
- Lifetime access and Certificate of Completion
- Live Q&A sessions with Ruben and access to the Town Square, our member community
- 14-day money-back guarantee

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What our students are saying

Reviews from our Academy graduates

5 star rating

Outstanding!!!

Kat Vellos

The Aesthetic City Academy is a five-star education in what makes places beautiful, functional, and healthy environments for human beings to thrive. This course will change the way you look at cities forever, and equip you with the tools to advoca...

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The Aesthetic City Academy is a five-star education in what makes places beautiful, functional, and healthy environments for human beings to thrive. This course will change the way you look at cities forever, and equip you with the tools to advocate for better design in your town, regardless of whether this topic relates to your work or if you’re just an engaged resident and neighbor. The content is top-notch, and the production value is exceptional. I highly recommend The Aesthetic City Academy course to anyone who cares about creating better cities and neighborhoods. Go for it, you won’t regret it. — Kat Vellos, author of We Should Get Together (United States)

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5 star rating

A course dedicated to beautify the world

Marius Wagenpfahl

I highly appreciate this course. It delivered a ton of information in a short amount of time well structured and supported by awesome footage from around the world. It improved my ideas about an aesthetic building approach and brought clarity to w...

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I highly appreciate this course. It delivered a ton of information in a short amount of time well structured and supported by awesome footage from around the world. It improved my ideas about an aesthetic building approach and brought clarity to what is needed / what works. I now have an overview of many principles and concepts and with that tools to bring beautiful places into existence. This course is a great place to start and can easily be expanded from. Thank you!

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5 star rating

Excellent Time Tested Principles Clearly Explained

Kyle Schumacher

Module Two explains well the necessities for good urban design. It lays out the necessary ingredients for architects and planners that is rarely discussed in depth. The content of Module Two should be a part of civics courses across the nation.

Module Two explains well the necessities for good urban design. It lays out the necessary ingredients for architects and planners that is rarely discussed in depth. The content of Module Two should be a part of civics courses across the nation.

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5 star rating

Incredibly concise

Fernando Rivera

I wish I could communicate like this. No fat, no oversimplification. Just the right amount of information to make the point. A pleasure to listen to.

I wish I could communicate like this. No fat, no oversimplification. Just the right amount of information to make the point. A pleasure to listen to.

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So Comprehensive Excellent!

Ann Sussman

Refreshing! Beautiful videos!

Refreshing! Beautiful videos!

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Fantastic Course

Joseph Beim

Loved this course and would do it all over again!

Loved this course and would do it all over again!

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FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone who cares about the built environment: citizens, professionals, developers, planners, architects, or simply someone who has always felt that something is missing from our cities but never had the language to say what. No background in architecture or urban planning required. If you are a professional, many of our students tell us it fills gaps they didn't know they had.

  • What will I be able to do after this course?

    You'll be able to look at any street, building, or neighborhood and understand why you experience it in the way you do. You'll have the confidence to make the case for better places in your community or your work, backed by evidence and research. You'll recognize the principles behind the places you love wherever you travel, identify classical architecture elements, learn practical design frameworks, and develop basic sketching skills. You'll also have access to curated studies, reading lists, and continuing education resources to keep going.

  • What is the refund policy?

    If the course isn't right for you, email us at [email protected] within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full.

  • What happens after I enroll?

    You get immediate access to all lessons and the Town Square community. You can go at your own pace, and everything (including any future updates) is yours for life.