ARK-E4021 - Wood Architecture, Experimental Building Project, Lecture, 26.10.2023-6.6.2024

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course follows the design of an experimental building from first sketches to a finished and constructed design. This process introduces the students to essential aspects of design and construction using wood products and materials as well as methods of pre-fabfication, transport and assembly.

Credits: 18

Schedule: 26.10.2023 - 06.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen, Laura Zubillaga, Jaakko Torvinen

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

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 to 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 period II in the fall and twice weekly during periods III-V in the spring.

    Sessions are organized around tutoring, presentations, site visits and group meetings as necessary.

    Design development of proposals for an experimental building (period II). Development for a feasible design and construction in groups (perods III-V)  

    Period III

    42 hrs - presentations, tutoring

    120 hrs - individual or team work, analysis 

    Periods III - V

    120 hrs - presentations or tutoring

    204 hrs - development, testing and construction of the group project 

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    All materials for the course are provided.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II - Spring V
    2023-2024 Autumn II - Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Min 5 students, Max 25 students

    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.

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