LEARNING OUTCOMES
The studio introduces advanced skills, concepts and approaches essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary challenges in architecture and urban design. Organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration, each stream is aiming at a common set of learning outcomes that enable students to
1. Research, analyse and synthesise contextual knowledge.
2. Apply fundamental design principles and adapt them to sustainable design response.
3. Work productively in small design teams by enhancing inter-personal skills, verbal communication skills and critical thinking.
4. Communicate design intentions and concepts according to disciplinary conventions.
5. Explore creative processes and idea generation and demonstrate critical evaluation of these processes in their design work.
6. Appraise how design can impact, interact with, and improve environments.
Credits: 12
Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen, Laura Zubillaga
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Pekka Heikkinen / pekka.heikkinen@aalto.fi
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:
The studio is organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration. These explorations are related to varying contemporary issues in architecture. The latest list of topics is available in the syllabus together with a description of the content of each stream and the specific learning outcomes.
applies in this implementation
The Wood Architecture design studio 2024 AFFORDABLE AND ADJUSTABLE explores the possibilities of wood in designing multistory housing. The course has two main topics:
CONCEPT FOR A WOODEN MID-/HIGH-RISE BUILDING that allows
1. Modification of the spaces for different uses2. Adaptation for different living / building traditions3. Update of the technical installationsSTUDY OF RESOURCES USED IN CONSTUCTING THE HOUSE
1. where does the wood material come from2. how are the building components processed3. how is the building installed and what happens to the components when the building is not needed anymore.The studio course is mainly carried out as group workSTUDIO COMPONENTS:1. Analyses / inventories
2. Physical and digital models
3. Evaluation of alternative design options
4. Diagrams of assembly and disassembly, different adaptations within the building frame, materials needed and resourcing
5. Detailed building design
LEARNING OUTCOMES:1. Ability to analyze, learn, agree, implement and adapt2. Understanding of the main principles and elements of a detailed design of a wooden building3. Understanding the environmental impact of wood construction4. Ability to create and shape a vision or concept and develop it into a tangible building designSupporting lecture course required: ARK-E4020 Wood in Architecture and Construction course on Friday afternoons 13:15-15:00.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Evaluation criteria vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.
applies in this implementation
Evaluation criteria:
1. Logical and personal perspective on the design theme2. Ability to analyze information and apply it creatively into design3. Resourceful approach and solutions that address the studio design questions4. Responsible and creative use of resources5. Development throughout the process + quality of presentations6. Ability to work in teams
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Methods vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.
applies in this implementation
COURSE SCOPE:- 12 credit points- 324 hours (includes reflection)- approximately 23 hours per week / student = 69 – 92 hours per groupTHE WORKLOAD consists approximately of following elements:- 75 hours - analyses (includes presentation)
- 50 hours - reviews (including preparation)
- 45 hours - final presentation
- 60 hours - teamwork
- 60 hours - individual work
- 34 hours - perception and reflection
total: 324 hoursWAYS OF WORKING:
-Teamwork-Physical model making + 3D modelling-Tutoring + discussion-Analyses + presentations + reviews
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Learning materials are available at the MyCourses website.
applies in this implementation
Course material will be produced as part of the analysis assignments.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
1 No Poverty
2 Zero Hunger
3 Good Health and Well-being
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - IIRegistration:
Min 15 students, Max 140 students
Registration for courses Sisu. 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-at-aalto-artsapplies in this implementation
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Detailed schedule will be presented in the studio opening session.
First session on Wednesday 4..9. at 13.15 at Paja building 2nd floor at Metallimiehenkuja 4
The final presentation on Wednesday 11.12.2024