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: 24.10.2024 - 05.06.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen, Laura Zubillaga, Daniela Alatorre
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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This experimental building studio looks in depth at the special characteristics of wood materials and construction 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
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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
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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
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All materials for the course are provided.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II - Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn II - Spring VRegistration:
Min 12 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. Registration for courses Sisu.