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: 24
Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 07.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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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 for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
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
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All materials for the course are provided.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Period:
2020-2021
(2021, 2022) - No teaching
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARK-E401701
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
The study module is intended for students at the Department of Architecture's Wood Program.
Students, especially those from Civil Engineering and Bio-Products and Bio-Systems, may apply for special permission by contacting the course instructors.