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This course will allow students to develop an understanding of architecture and architectural design principles, and how they can be applied to the collaborative model of professional engineering design.
The objective of this course is for graduate engineers to develop an understanding of architecture and architectural design principles, and how they can be applied to the collaborative model of professional engineering design.The following topics will be covered: Collaborative Practice Examining Precedent: Dialogues with History The Integration of Architectural and Engineering Design Principles Conceptual Design Developed and Applied Design and the Logic of Detail Space, Atmosphere, Environment, Place Making Total Design: Sustainability and Regeneration Advances in Design TechnologyCurrently there is little teaching on architecture and the built environment, and little emphasis on engineering as a design practice. The intention is to expose engineering graduates to core architectural design concepts, and to teach methods of collaboration at concept design stage between structural engineers and architects. The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission recommended that architects and engineers work more closely together and collaborate at concept design stage on complex buildings. This course will prepare graduates to work within this developing model and to be effective design engineers.A studio workshop atmosphere will be encouraged, with individual participation and some research. Leading practitioners will also participate, providing professional insight through discussion and case studies.Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this course, students should have an understanding ofCollaborative PracticeIntegrated designIntegration of engineering and architectural elementsArchitectural principles, elements, theoryArchitectural planningDesign strategiesGeneration of design conceptsDeveloping design detailsHolistic designThe Living Design ChallengeAdvances in design technologyand how key concepts can be observed through research and applied to a project. They will also gain skills in design thinking, integrated thinking, and collaborative team work.
Subject to approval of the Director of PG Studies.
Block Course:10-12 August and 28-30 September
Tim Nees
Course communicationAll communication with the class will be through classes and email. Appointments must be made in advance to consult the lecturer in his office outside of class times.
The assessment for this paper will comprise – midcourse research project (30% of total grade), overnight exercises (5% each), participation in class (10%), final project (40%). The exercises will be assessed at the end of each week the first research project will be delivered after the break and assessed before the end of the second week; the final project will be handed in before October 15th and assessed by October 20th 2015.To achieve a pass, the student must achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of the two research projects.All assignments and exercises must be submitted by the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted, unless exceptional circumstances have been communicated to the course coordinator in advance.
Course Materials:Electronic copies of course materials will be made available through Learn once the material has been delivered in the classroom.
http://www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz//events/documents/enci658final.pdf
Architectural Engineering: Integrated Design is a postgraduate block course offered for the first time in Semester 2 2015. It has been developed by Architect in Residence Tim Nees, and is supported by the Ada Rutherford Trust and the Warren Trust. The course is limited to 24 students and is aimed at engineering and architectural graduates interested in creative and collaborative practice as applied to the built environment.The course is split into two complementary sections – three full days from 10th to 12th August and three from 28th to 30th September. The course has been designed to be delivered in a workshop/discussion format, with some formal lectures. A number of guest speakers from industry will contribute to the course through short presentation sessions. Two research projects will be set, one at midcourse and one at the end. There is no exam.Overall, three themes have been threaded through the course: Integrated Design; Collaboration; Creative Thinking. The course aims to provide postgraduate civil and structural engineers, and architects, with an understanding of, and ability to participate in, a collaborative creative working environment in respect of the design and delivery of projects in the built environment. It will focus on the concept of integrated design, from both a design and performance point of view. Key points will include historic precedent; architectural design methods and principles; the role of drawing and representation; developing design strategies and details; material qualities; spatial qualities; place, landscape and environment; the collaborative practice; Holistic Design and the Living Design Challenge; advances in design technology.The desired outcome is for students to be conversant with these themes and their importance to the improvement of the built environment, and to be comfortable applying them through creative collaboration in order to develop appropriate and effective design solutions.
Domestic fee $988.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 6 people apply to enrol.
Maximum enrolment is 30
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .