Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course follows the design of an experimental building from first sketches to a finished and constructed design. This process introduces them to essential aspects of design and construction using wood products and materials as well as methods of pre-fabfication, transport and assembly.
Credits: 15
Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 27.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Pekka Heikkinen, Philip Tidwell
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen, Philip Tidwell
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This experimental building studio looks in depth at the special characteristics of wooden building and allows students to follow the entire process of design and construction. The group works together develop an idea into a detailed design including plans for use, permits, fabrication, construction, transport and assembly on site.
In the fall, students develop individual proposals for a building project. In the spring, they work as a group to develop a feasible design for construction. Finally, the group executes the project in the workshop and the site as a full-scale structure.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students are evaluated on their skills in design as well as their ability to work together to design and develop a group project. The primary assessment is based on the detailed evaluation of the completed project.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course meets once weekly during the fall and twice weekly during the spring.
Sessions are organized around tutoring, presentations, site visits and group meetings as necessary.
243hrs - (fall term) individual design development of proposals for an experimental building
405hrs - (spring term) development and construction of group project
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
All materials for the course are provided.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course is limited to students in the Department of Architecture's Wood Program.
- Teacher: Heikkinen Pekka
- Teacher: Tidwell Philip
- Teacher: Zubillaga Laura