Architecture in question : structure, mechanical systems, construction (part A)

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Specific learning outcomes:

Students will explore and test out the principles which link architecture to its formal, material and temporal dimension.

Students will be able to

• approach certain specific methods of design.
• manipulate certain tools of structural design.
• develop a critical approach to available tools with a view to integrating them in architectural design.
• integrate methods and tools linked to structure in the process of project design.
• actively promote creativity in construction for the benefit of the project.

Contribution to the learning outcomes reference network:

Build knowledge of architecture

• Be familiar with and analyse the discipline¿s basic references
• Develop knowledge and become an active participant in the learning process

Make use of other subjects

• Seek out other approaches, exchanges of views and ways of enhancing thinking about architecture

Use the technical dimension

• Be able to apply the various basic technical principles in producing a work of architecture
• Acquire an instinctive understanding of structures to use in producing a creative and/or innovative work of architecture

Express an architectural procedure

• Identify the founding elements of a hypothesis or a proposal to express and communicate them

Adopt a professional attitude

• Listen to and identify the different needs and points of view of the different stakeholders to be able to bring these together in respect of the desired objectives

Make committed choices

• Activate and develop an ethical sense through approaches to architecture