Architectural Design Studio 4 Course Outline SEM 2 2010 Rev180810

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,BUILDING & DESIGNCentre for Modern Architecture Studies inSoutheast Asia

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 4 [ARC 2126]

Prerequisite: Architectural Design Studio 3

AbstractIn the subject, students explore various environmental sustainability issues with two mainprojects. The first project involves the design of small space in a suburban/open landscape.This small space will allow students to focus and explore the environmental poetics of thebuilding enclosure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat,cold, energy issue, and the existing building context.. Subsequently, students explore alarger project (simple public building) with higher complexity. This includes the complexityof site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies forsustainable design. Students explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact

and use of fossil fuel related energy. The design work should contribute to and mergeharmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.

Objectives

To develop awareness of environmental sustainability in architectural design.

To develop the students ability to meet the imperative and inter-relatedenvironmental and social needs, as well as make poetry with the buildings.

Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:1. Identify environmental and social needs of a site2. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design3. Analyze environmental and social needs of a site4. Design architectural spaces with consideration of environmental poetics in relation to

the basic natural context and existing built context5. Create architectural spaces which impact on users experiences6. Design a simple public building in the open landscape/suburban context7. Combine the environmental needs, the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural

events), and the users experiences within simple building design8. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to

communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.

Mode of Delivery

This is a 6 credit hour subject held over 14 weeks. The mode of delivery will be in the formof Studio and Self-Study. The breakdown of the hours is as follows:

Studio: 12 hours/weekLecturer : Pn Nor Hayati Hussain (NHH) [email protected] : Ar Jas Salleh (JS)(PT), Mr Huat Lim (HL)(PT)Rooms: Arch Studio 12 14 (E4.15, E4.16, E4.17)

Student-Centered Learning ApproachA student-centered approach will be employed in the delivery of this unit. The Studiosessions will be conducted to facilitate students in the design and design process.

The Studio is significant for the development of design works. The Studio willengage in different forms of teaching & learning methods which includes Exercisesfor your design projects, Peer Critiques and Review of Projects.

As each studio session is set to achieve different milestones, attendance to allsessions is compulsory.

Students should be self-directed in their design process, and work vigorously ontheir design projects within studio hours. The design tutor will facilitate yourlearning process.

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Students are required participate in interim reviews and pin-ups. This is compulsoryand leads to the final assessment of each project.

BB7 will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to accesscourse materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements.References

1. Slessor, Catherine. 2001. Sustainable Architecture and High Technology. Thames &

Hudson: London2. Hyde, Richard. 2000. Climate Responsive Design. Spon Press: N.Y.

3. Battle, Guy. 2001. Sustainable Ecosystems and the Built Environment. Wiley: GreatBritain.

4. Hawkes, Dean. 2002. Energy Efficient Buildings, Architecture, Engineering andEnvironment. WW Norton: N.Y.

AssessmentsThis course will be graded in the form of coursework. It will consist of 2 projects, 2assignments and a portfolio submission.

Project 1NATURES RETREAT: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL POETICSProject 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basicnatural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context.Students are required to design a small space within an open landscape applying ideas ofenvironmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both ashelter and suitable environment for users.

Assignment 1(GROUP)PRECEDENT STUDIES: LOOKING AT HOW BUILT SPACE INTERACT WITH NATUREAssignment 1 is to seek and investigate existing knowledge on sustainable architectureand scheme that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold,energy issue, and context. The main aim is to analyse and compare 2 selectedarchitectural precedents for environmental-friendly design features.

Project 2PENANG ECO RETREAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COMPETITION (ARCASIA)Project 2 explores a project (simple public building) with some complexity. This includesthe complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety ofstrategies for sustainable design. Students explore design solutions that reduceenvironmental impact and use of fossil fuel related energy. The design work shouldcontribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best ofexperiences for the users.

Assignment 2(GROUP)SITE ANALYSISAssignment 2 is to identify and analyze environmental and social need of a sites looking

into condition of a site; its topography, climate, vegetation and socio-cultural events.

Taylors Graduate Capabilities (TGC) PortfolioThe portfolio is an edited document that is to include all the work produced in this unit. Itshould demonstrate the students learning process and outcomes.

Type of assessment and feedbackEach student will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments.Formative assessments will provide information to guide the student in the design process.This form of assessment will be conducted through Interim Critique/Review sessions.Summative assessment will inform the student about the level of understanding andperformance capabilities achieved at the end of each design project.

Assessment DetailsAssessment Learning

outcomesDuration % Due

Project 1: NaturesRetreat

2,4,6,8 6 weeks 25 Progressivesubmissions.



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Concept PresentationDesign ReviewFinal Submission &presentation

51010

Week 3Week 5Week 6

Assignment 1: PrecedentStudies

1,3 4 weeks 10 Week 4

Project 2: PENANG ECORETREAT

Interim ReviewInternal ReviewFinal Submission & ExternalReview

2,5,7,8 7 weeks 45

101025

Progressivesubmissions.Week 11Week 13Week 17

Assignment 2 : SiteAnalysis

1, 3 2 weeks 10 Week 9

Taylors GraduateCapabilities Portfolio

1 week 10 Week 17

TOTAL 100%

Attendance and ParticipationYour attendance is compulsory. You are expected to attend and participate actively inclass. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your projectprogression.Your work will be graded based on your performance throughout the semester. Your classparticipation is as important as the end product.You are required to do your work in thestudio, which is the most productive design environment.Please adhere to the studio critic hours and submission requirements during classes.Each of your presentation in the studio critic hours will be graded and calculated as part ofyour final grade.

Marks and Grading Table

Assessments and grades will be returned within 2 weeks of your submission. You will begiven the grades and necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system isshown below:

Grade MarksGradePoints

Definition Description

A 80 100 4.00 Excellent

Evidence of original thinking;demonstrated outstanding capacity toanalyze and synthesize; outstandinggrasp of subject matter; evidence ofextensive knowledge base.

A- 75 79 3.67 Very Good Evidence of grasp of subject matter,some evidence of critical capacity and

analytical ability, reasonableunderstanding of relevant issues;evidence of familiarity with theliterature.

B+ 70 74 3.33Good

B 65 69 3.00

B- 60 64 2.67

Acceptable

Evidence of some understanding ofthe subject matter; ability to developsolutions to simple problems;benefiting from his / her universityexperience.

C+ 55 59 2.33

C 50 54 2.00

D+ 47 - 49 1.67

Marginal PassEvidence of minimally acceptablefamiliarity with subject matter, critical

and analytical skills.

D 44 - 46 1.33

D- 40 43 1.00



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F 0 39 0.00 Fail

Insufficient evidence of understandingof the subject matter; weakness incritical and analytical skills; limited orirrelevant use of the literature.

F(A) 0 0.00 FailGiven to a student who does notattend the final examination withoutvalid reasons.

F(X) 0 0.00 Fail

Given to a student who is barred fromtaking the examination due toattendance of less than 80% or to astudent who arrives more than 30minutes late for the examinationwithout valid grounds.

WD - - WithdrawnGiven to a subject withdrawn betweenweek 5 and week 7 (inclusive) of thesemester.

WF 0 0.00 FailGiven to a subject withdrawn betweenweek 8 and week 11 (inclusive) of thesemester.

IN - - Incomplete

Given to a student who does not

complete certain requirements,including examination / test (excludingpracticum), on valid grounds such asmedical conditions.

Rules and Regulations

The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a validreason, which must be supported by relevant documentations, e.g. a valid medicalcertificate. A student MUST notify the Programme Director within 48 hours to ensure thatthe Board of Examiners is notified of the evidence. The evidence will assist the Board toreach a fair consensus and action.

Any work submitted after the designated dateline shall have the percentage gradeassigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for eachsubsequent day late. A weekend (Saturday and Sunday) counts as 1 day.

However, the lecturer(s) reserves the right to NOT accept work submitted more than 1week late.

Class will officially begin as in the schedule. Any student who arrives late after the firsthalf-hour of class will be considered as absent. Any medical certificate must be forwardedto the lecturer in case of any sickness, which prohibited you from attending the class.

Plagiarism will be taken as a serious case and will result in failure of the course.

Schedule and Topics

WEEK SESSION TOPIC Submission

Week 1

2 August4 August

Subject IntroductionIntroduction to Project 1Assignment 1 briefingLecture 1: What is SustainableArchitecture? (HL)Tutorial 1: Precedent analysis

Week 2

9 August11 August

Visit 1Lecture 2: How does concept works?(NHH)Tutorial 2: Conceptual development



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Week 316 August18 August

Visit 2 /Concept PresentationVisit 2 /Concept Presentation

Sub Project 1: Concept 5%

Week 4

23 August25 August

Precedent Studies presentation andsubmissionSketch Design: Exploration ofsustainable strategies

Assignment 1: 10%

Week 5

30 August

1 September

Lecture 3: How to built space? (JS)Tutorial 3: Making spaceDesign ReviewIntroduction of Project 2

Sub Project 1: DesignReview 10%

MID SEMESTER BREAK (6 10 September 2010)

Week 6

13September15September

Design ReviewDesign Review

Week 7

20September

22

September

Presentation and submission of Project1Assignment 2 briefing

Site visit & Investigation

Sub Project 1: FinalPresentation 10%

Week 8

27September

29September

Site AnalysisTutorial 4: Analyzing space 1Lecture 4: What is spaceprogramming? (JS)Tutorial 5: Analyzing space 2

Week 94 October6 October

Presentation & Submission ofAssignment 2Concept development review

Assignment 2: 10%

Week10

11 October

13 October

Sketch design: Exploration ofsustainable strategies and socialneeds through plans and sectionsLecture 5: How to experience space?(HL)Tutorial 6: Space development

Week11

18 October20 October

Interim ReviewDesign development: Sectional andelevational studies in relation toenvironmental needs and usersexperienceTutorial 7 : Design development

Sub Project 2 : InterimReview 10%

Week12

25 October

27 October

Design Development : 3 dimensionalstudies of environmental sustainablefeaturesTutorial 8: Design Development

Tutorial 9 : Design Development

Week13

1 November3 November

Lecture 6: Design Presentation Dosand Donts.(NHH)Tutorial 10: Development ofpresentation drawings and model

Week14

8 November

10 November

Internal ReviewTutorial 11: Development ofpresentation drawings and model

Sub Project 2 : InternalReview 10%

Wk 15StudyWk

15 November19 November

Preparation of Portfolio, Final Modelsand Drawings

Wk 16Exam

Wk

22 November26 November Exam Week

Wk 17 29 November30 November

Final Submission and External ReviewPortfolio submission

Sub Project 2: FinalSubmission and ExternalReview 25%



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Portfolio 10%

This course outline is subjected to changes at short notice.


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