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  • Design of Structures_Theory

    Not available unless: You belong to S01 (SISU)


    The course Design of Structures_Theory explores the theoretical grounding of the digital and the notion of structure as an organizational principle in architecture. The course provides background information to the studio course Design of Structures_Studio 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 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 20


    Schedule

    Reading_A

    16.9.2021 Lecture: Introduction

    Reading_I

    Reflection_I

    23.9.2021 Group Discussion

    Reading_II

    Reflection_II

    30.9.2021 Group Discussion

    Reading_III

    Reflection_III

    7.10.2021 Group Discussion

    Reading_IV

    Reflection_IV

    14.10.2021 Group Discussion

    Reading_V

    Reflection_V

    21.10.2021 Final Group Discussion 

    Final Essay (optional)


    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)