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ARK-E2521 - Design of Structures Advanced, Lecture, 24.10.2024-5.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic knowledge of theory of form in architecture and understanding of fundamental concepts form-finding and their application in design.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Toni Kotnik

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 lecture-course is an introduction into the notion of form in architecture with focus on generative and performative aspects. Lectures are complemented by theoretical readings and computational experiments with the goal of questioning the traditional idea of "form follows function".    

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Regular attendance and active participation at the discussions is required. The grading is based on the active participation (50%), and a final design exercise (50%). 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)

     

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For 3 cr the total workload is 81 hrs consisting of lectures (16 hrs), readings (24 hrs), and independent study (40 hrs).

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Readings will be made available online (MyCourses)

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    Min 5, max 20 students. 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-arts

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