Problem statement: To teach a technically complex subject such as Environmental Design, in a way that the learning becomes fun & intuitive for the student and becomes integral to their entire approach towards making buildings.
Forms of final output/s:
Market surveys
Primary & Secondary Research
Qualitative data collection - Occupant interviews
Quantitative data collection - Instrument based logging
Testing of conceptual physical models
1:1 installations
All of this represented through a Final A3 Report (PDF and Print)
Learning outcomes: After completing this studio unit, the student will be able to:
[1] understand the commoditization of environmental issues. Develop a deeper sensitivity and a broader understanding of issues surrounding environmental degradation
[2] learn how to draw inspiration from the traditional building technology developed over hundreds of years
[3] Understand the impact of environmental variables and the site context on adaptive thermal comfort & the energy performance of a building
[4] gain a broad understanding of how engineers can make a positive contribution to the environmental movement
[5] learn how to make viable observations through model making and real time data collection
[6] propose a contemporary installation exploring the benefit of a passive environmental control system
