Studio 4

Project 1: GREEN INFO SHELTER: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT POETICS

Introduction

Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural 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 area applying ideas of environmental
sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.


Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze environmental qualities and contextual needs of a site
2. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability (gained from precedent studies, ESD and Building Science 1 in architectural design
3. Employ particular material and construction technique

Project 2:NATURE APPRECIATION CENTER

Introduction

This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography

and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design.

It explores design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability

through a project with a specific community of users. Students explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact

utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge

harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability in design

2. Design and create architectural spaces with consideration of environmental poetics in relation to the basic natural

context and existing built context which impact on users’ experiences

3. Combine the environmental needs, the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), and the users’

experiences within simple building design in the open landscape/suburban context.

4. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural

design and ideas based on clustered spatial typology

Culture and History 2

Project 1: Precedent Studies (Group & Individual)

Tasks (Group)

Students are to form a group of 5. Each group will choose ONE architect from the given list below. There will be a maximum of 4 groups for each architect. You are to propose 3 THREE buildings by the architect, which will be finalized upon discussion with the tutors. You are to conduct architectural analysis on the selected building.

Tasks (Individual)
The individual component analysis is about answering the “what” questions to further understand the underlying concepts, philosophy and details of the Modern Masters. Each student is required to come up with analytical sketches to explain ONE internal aspects of the building.

Objective
 Through this assignment, I have gained alot of positive outcomes. Firstly I had increased my understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of the architecture of Modern Master. Next I was able to analyse and identify specific architectural features in terms of space planning, technology, details, form and the aesthetics of the architecture of Modern Masters. Lastly I got to learn how to create understanding in your audience visually by composing factual information and descriptive sketches on a

presentation board.

Project 2:  Web Book (Group & Individual)

Task

Students are to form a group of 5.  The group will conduct a research to document the architecture on a selected building. Students are responsible to ensure that the building is in a good shape and easily accessible.  The process of liaising and follow up with the authorities may take a long time.  Therefore, the group must have a backup plan before choosing the building.  Each group will have ONE main selection and TWO alternative selections from the given list.  The group is also highly encouraged to choose their own modern buildings around Klang Valley.  

Objectives

1.     Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley

2.     Able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley

3.     Able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings, descriptive diagrams and photography

4.     Able to create a web book as a mean to publish academic materials 

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http://issuu.com/helsajosephine/docs/presentation7