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Tradition and innovation in architectural education: Some reflections on architectural design teaching with the computer in the background

  • Lodz University of Technology

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Abstract

The presentation is devoted to the problem of introducing computers into the educational process during the last semester of architectural studies for a master's degree. Non-linear structures become almost the principle of design through modifying the traditional, orthogonal image of architecture. Students are open to the creation of concepts which modify the traditional orthogonal spatial system of architecture. The two-level system of teaching at the course of graduate studies results in students with varying degree of preparation being admitted. This fact in conjunction with large exercise groups and a relatively short time allocated for the project require methodical preparation of the classes. The shaping of the future form of an object can be presented using a freehand sketch, mock-ups or computer models. These tools correspond to the subsequent three phases of the development of the project: exploration of ideas and the context of the environment, working out variants for decisions on functional solutions, spatial and aesthetic concretization of design solutions. In the opinion of the authors of the paper extending the discussion in the first two phases of the teaching process, that take place without the use of computer drawing, leads to a higher originality of the solutions and to an increased efficiency in their preparation. The above thoughts, supported by examples, are the subject of this presentation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUniversal Access in Human-Computer Interaction
Subtitle of host publicationDesign for All and Accessibility Practice - 8th International Conference, UAHCI 2014, Held as Part of HCI International 2014, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages204-214
Number of pages11
EditionPART 4
ISBN (Print)9783319075082
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event8th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2014 - Held as Part of 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2014 - Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 22 Jun 201427 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 4
Volume8516 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2014 - Held as Part of 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2014
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period22/06/1427/06/14

Keywords

  • architectural design
  • computer model
  • concept
  • dialog in architecture
  • idea
  • mock-up
  • sketch
  • teaching in architecture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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