ARK-E2514 - Design of Structures Theory D, 10.09.2020-15.10.2020
This course space end date is set to 15.10.2020 Search Courses: ARK-E2514
Topic outline
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The course Design of Structures_Theory explores the notion of structure as an organizational principle in architecture. The course provides a theoretical background to the studio course on Patterns of Interaction but participation in the studio is not required. Based on weekly readings and discussions the digital approach to design thinking and its impact on our understanding of architecture, urbanism and landscape architecture will be investigated. Various topics will be explored in more depth through a number of short weekly writings.
Prerequisite: completed Bachelor studies
Credits: 3 ECTS
Number of participants: max 30
Schedule
Reading_A
10.9.2020 Lecture: Introduction
Reading_I
Reflection_I
17.9.2020 Group Discussion
Reading_II
Reflection_II
24.9.2020 Group Discussion
Reading_IIIReflection_III
1.10.2020 Group Discussion
Reading_IV
Reflection_IV
8.10.2020 Group Discussion
Reading_V
Reflection_V
15.10.2020 Final Group Discussion
Additional Reading on Architecture Theory
Nesbitt, Kate: Theorizing a new agenda for architecture theory 1965-1995, Princeton University Press, 1996
Mallgrave, Harry F. & Goodman, David: An Intro to Architecture Theory, Wiley, 2011
Hale, Jonathan A.: Building Ideas, Wiley, 2000
Assessment
Regular attendance and active participation at the group discussions is expected. The grading is based on in-time submission of at least four reflections (90%) as well as active participation in the discussion (10%). The overall grading follows the scheme defined by Aalto University:
5: outstanding (exceeds expectations)
4: very good (fulfils all expectations to full extent)
3: good (fulfills all expectations with minor shortcomings)
2: satisfying (major shortcomings in some areas)
1: acceptable (major shortcomings in almost all areas but meets minimum level)
0: not acceptable (major shortcomings in almost all areas)