MIM 411E - Architectural Design VII

Course Objectives

1) To develop appropriate design strategies for addressing complex design problems,
2) To research and discuss contemporary architectural theories and link them with design activities,
3) To assess urban and environmental factors as architectural design inputs,
4) To provide the experience of interdisciplinary collaboration in architectural design process,
5) To use of representation tools and advanced design media.

Course Description

Investigation of multi-faceted design problems in various scales and details in discussion with the frameworks of participation, pluralism and social awareness; critical analysis and holistic evaluation of urban context, program, sustainability, energy, economy, advanced building systems and technologies together with contemporary debates, architectural theory and criticism; development of complex, multi-functional programs and building solutions; evaluating diverse disaster scenarios (natural or manmade) as inputs into the design process; advanced use of representational media.