40 515 High-Density, Climate-Adapted Urban Housing

Start semester

2017 Høst

40 515 High-Density, Climate-Adapted Urban Housing

Emnenavn på English:

High-Density, Climate-Adapted Urban Housing

Studiepoeng:

Emnekode:

40 515

Studienivå:

Syklus 2

Undervisningssemester:

2017 Høst

Eksamenssemester:

2017 Høst

Undervisningsspråk:

Engelsk

År:

2017

Maksimum antall studenter:

Emneansvarlig

Sissil Morseth Gromholt

Forkunnskapskrav

Preliminary skills in 3D CAD drawing is advisory, but not compulsory. It is desirable that part of the group have some knowledge of Rhino/Grasshopper or similar, hence students with skills in the field are encouraged to apply.

Om emnet

The course will offer an investigation into available techniques to inform, design and communicate architecture and area developments with a sustainable ecological footprint. Based on an integrated understanding of our natural and built environment, we will this semester particularly explore the benefits of solar access to optimize energy harvesting and quality in urban housing. Exact calculations given by climatic data will continuously be subject to qualitative and intuitive investigations based on the quick crafts of the hand. An idealistic and innovative approach merges with a commercial scenario, on a real site in Oslo, and within the current planning regime.

Læringsutbytte

Knowledge:

of reducing the ecological footprint of architecture
of optimizing architectural design to a specific contextual and climatic situation
of what tools are available to assist the design of sustainable and climate-adapted architecture
of the role of materials in a climatically informed design
of the stages, tools, rules and actors at play in an urban housing development
of best-practice examples of high-density urban housing and
of best-practice climatically informed architecture

Skills:

To ensure the “right to sun” by making and using a “solar envelope” according to Ralph Knowles
To use simple 3D CAD modeling in the conceptual development of a neighborhood
To 3D print models for use both as sketch-models, analysis and presentation models
To use 2D projection drawing as a tool for planning housing and housing units
To refine techniques for communicative visual presentations

Competence:

To develop a sustainable conceptual design
To plan and design high-density housing
To make and argue for decisions on sustainability and architectural quality
To realize the sustainable design through form, materials and details
To develop a position to the questions of sustainability and architectural quality

Praktisk organisering og arbeidsmåter

Pedagogy:

The learning approach is project-based. The students develop architectural projects, with tasks given and advised by the staff. Lectures and workshops focusing on selected themes will contribute to knowledge and skills relevant for the project.

The course will include (preliminary plan):

Introductory tasks that generate a common knowledge base for the studio
Introductory masterplan competition focusing on context and climate, groups of 3-5 students
3D printing workshop
Workshop on tools and methods for climatic analysis and design adaption
Main task: Work in couples or individual on sub-projects within the masterplan
Weekly tutoring in the studio
Lectures by staff and invited architects and specialists
Study trip to a European city
Perspective/presentation workshop
Public reviews

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