An interdisciplinary approach for tacit knowledge communication between the designer and the computer

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala Hossam Eldin ◽  
Ramy Bakir ◽  
Sherif El-Fiki
Keyword(s):  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Knowledge Domains

PurposeThis research investigates the means of tacit knowledge (TK) communication between the designer and the computer in architectural design. Despite the integration of state-of-the-art computational technologies in different design phases, this integration happens within a limited scope, focusing mainly on tangible aspects of the design process, such as technical systems and visual representations. This lets architectural design miss the wider scope technology provides, where it can help in developing the computational design process through incorporating new intangible knowledge domains that were usually neglected, such as tacit knowledge, and through incorporating more design entities that were not included in the design process before.Design/methodology/approachThe study conducts an interdisciplinary analytical review of the literature to achieve two main research goals. The first goal investigates TK communication between human beings and the second understands approaches of TK communication between humans and computers. For each goal, three phases were implemented; an initial research phase, where main keywords are identified, a sampling and selection of literature phase and an analysis of literature phase.FindingsThrough interlinking findings from different disciplines, the study presents a theoretical framework for TK communication. The framework provides architects with an approach to construct and transfer TK while using the computer in a computational design environment, presenting an individual and a social set of conditions and factors revealed from the review of the analyzed literature. The framework particularly emphasizes the significance of a human–computer symbiotic relationship for the process of TK communication to take place.Originality/valueThis paper presents a novel interdisciplinary reading into the literature of fields beyond architectural design, incorporating intangible knowledge domains into the computational design process and expanding the capabilities of computational design tools to allow for the transfer of intangible design attributes between different design entities, particularly tacit design knowledge.

Virtual generative BIM workspace for maximising AEC conceptual design innovation

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepehr Abrishami ◽  
Jack Goulding ◽  
Farzad Pour Rahimian ◽  
Abdul Ganah
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Generative Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Support Mechanisms ◽  
Aec Industry

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to find optimal solutions for conceptual design automation, which can be integrated with Building Information Modelling (BIM) support for construction automation. Problems relating ostensibly to failures in computational support for the conceptual design stage are well-documented in extant literature. These failures are multifarious and significant, with several deficiencies being acknowledged in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Whilst acknowledging this, extant literature has highlighted the importance of computational design in the AEC industry; and failures in this area include the need to strengthen the congruent links and support mechanisms in order to exploit the opportunities presented by new computational design methods. Given this, it is postulated that the application of generative design could enhance the design experience by assisting designers with the iterative generation of alternatives and parameterisation (change management) processes. Moreover, as BIM applications are increasingly providing comprehensive support for modelling and management, then additional synergies could be examined for further exploitation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper focusses on the potential for developing an interactive BIM environment that purposefully adopts generative design as a method of computational design for the early design stages. This research facilitates the automation of the conceptual architectural design process, using BIM as the central conduit for enhancing the integration of the whole building design process (including design interfaces). This approach is designed to improve designers’ cognition and collaboration during the conceptual architectural design process. Findings – This paper evaluates the existing methods and decision support mechanisms, and it introduces the potential of combining different concepts into a single environment (generative design/BIM). Originality/value – This research is novel, in that it critically appraises virtual generative workspaces using BIM as the central conduit. The outcome and intervention of this research forms a theoretical basis for the development of a “proof of concept” prototype, which actively engages generative design into a single dynamic BIM environment to support the early conceptual design process.

Achieving sustainability through integrating risk management into the architectural design process

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman ◽  
Nermeen Mohamed Amin Abdelwahab
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Design Firms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework integrating risk management (RM) into the architectural design process (ADP) as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A research methodology, which consisted of literature review and field study, is designed to accomplish four objectives. First, to provide a comprehensive literature review of the concepts of sustainability, ADP and RM. Second, to present and synthesis the results of two relevant studies focused on identifying, quantifying and classifying the risks associated with ADP; and investigating the perception and application of Egyptian architectural design firms (ADFs) towards integrating RM into ADP as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects. Third, to develop a framework that integrates RM into ADP towards delivering sustainable construction projects. Finally, to draw conclusions and recommendations to improve the practice of delivering sustainable construction projects among ADFs, construction professionals and governmental authorities. Findings ADP is a fundamental phase of the construction process because the decisions adopted during this phase affect the project performance throughout its life cycle. While RM is widely applied in different sectors of the construction industry, its application in ADP received scant attention in construction literature. The research identified 18 key risks that affect the sustainable delivery of construction projects during ADP. The architect, the client and the project manager are the highest ranked responsible parties for the occurrence of these key risks. The field study highlighted the need to develop a framework to facilitate integrating RM into ADP. Research limitations/implications This paper focused only on the integration of RM into ADP. Originality/value The conducted literature review and field study provided an in-depth understanding of the key risks that affect the sustainable delivery of construction projects during ADP. Through its five stages, the proposed framework is expected to serve as a foundation for integrating RM into ADP as an approach for delivering sustainable projects. This ideology has received scant attention in construction literature. The developed framework represents a synthesis that is novel and creative in thought and adds value to the knowledge in a manner that has not previously occurred.

A roadmap for BIM adoption and implementation in developing countries: the Pakistan case

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzan Girginkaya Akdag ◽  
Uzair Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Whole Life Cycle ◽  
And Training

Purpose Digital media is reshaping architectural design by introducing new tools, methods and workflows. Among various AEC tools, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has gained popularity due to its collaboration platform enabling cross-disciplinary teamwork during whole life cycle of buildings. BIM has further transformed culture and processes associated with design, construction and operation of buildings, hence triggering new building regulations in developed countries. However, in developing countries, BIM implementation is facing several barriers, such as lack of investment in technology and training, hesitation in quitting traditional tools and practices, etc. The purpose of this paper is to highlight potentials of BIM for developing countries, which are in need of more sustainable policies for enhancing their economic and environmental performances. Design/methodology/approach Throughout the text, a literature review on BIM including its dimensions and benefits, impacts on architectural design and adoption in global and local contexts is provided. In case study, surveys and structured interviews are conducted with BIM user and non-BIM user architects throughout Pakistan. Beyond 2D/3D modeling, the use of BIM applications for sustainable design process such as scheduling (4D), cost estimation (5D), performance analysis and facilities management (6D) is investigated. Findings Using analytical tools of an online surveying tool and SPSS statistical software, barriers and motivations for BIM implementation in Pakistan are determined. Strategies for further BIM adoption and implementation via “education and training institutions” and “supporting organizations and institutions” are defined. Originality/value As a developing country, Pakistan shall be moving the barriers for the spread of BIM technology. Recent research covered the entire AEC sector (Masood et al., 2014; Sohu et al., 2017; Ali et al., 2018), yet this paper focuses specifically on architectural design and practice field. In order to find out experiences and expectations about BIM technology in the architecture sector, professionals are surveyed and four chief architects are interviewed. How far have Pakistani architects adopted BIM? For which project types and scales is BIM more serviceable for them? Which BIM applications are they implementing to overcome the limitations in their professional practice? In Pakistan, where sustainability, in terms of scheduling, cost estimation, performance analysis and facilities management, is an indispensible measure for local practices, has implementation of BIM technology achieved sustainability in architectural design process? What are the motivations of Pakistani architects for becoming BIM users in future?

Biodesign: Overcoming Disciplinary Barriers

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marita Canina
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Industrial Design ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Activities

A new discipline has been introduced into today’s multicultural scientific context — Biodesign. Behind the main philosophical concept of Biodesign is the human body; considered a psycho-biological unicum. Research activities aim at developing artificial devices which can be fully integrated into the human body, or rather into the prosthetic human being. During the last decade, the interest of design research and the study of solutions specifically focused on the human being gave rise to a number of disciplines characterized by the prefix “bio”, which comes from the Greek word for life. This prefix may refer to various thematic areas such as: engineering, medicine, architecture, physics and chemistry. These areas can be considered as already well-established disciplines. This means that these sectors have already reached certain solutions that led them to concentrate their efforts on an in-depth study of the human-being, in order to tackle what could be called the “bio” problem. Each discipline, therefore, performs research proposes new solutions, and discusses possible future scenarios in the light of its own particular philosophy. In design along with the other disciplines, a significant movement towards of renewal has been developing with human beings; with their bodies as the hub. The biodesigner, in an attempt to solve the medical-biological problems involved, makes use of industrial design methods, sharing their experience with interdisciplinary teams. Biodesign should not be considered merely design applied to medicine. It may indeed be more clearly defined as an entirely new discipline; whose use of an interdisciplinary approach and close cooperation with the medical-biological sciences are essential to its objective. Biodesign one of the most interesting fields of research currently under way, aimed at innovative application of biorobotic devices, that involves the design and use of new technology, such as MEMS and bioMEMS. This paper gives the research results that were developed in cooperation with two Faculties: Design and Engineering. The main research objective is to identify the intervention area and the role of industrial design in the micro (MEMS) and nanotechnology applications. In particular it’s fundamental in biorobotics to determine both the methodology and the right instruments needed. This paper is divided into two conceptual parts; the first is theoretical and the second is application driven. In the introductory analytical part, theoretical basis are put in order to show the importance of designer cooperation in the micro-technologies study and in their innovative applications. Designers can make cooperation amongst experts easier, co-ordinating design process’ among several research fields and skills. In the first part; problems, complexities, application fields and design methodologies connected to biorobotic devices are highlighted. The second part of the research is developed with the methodology defined by C. Fryling as “through (o by)”. This methodology is a research approach done throughout projects and lead by experience. One case history is used to demostrate such an approach.

scholarly journals Evolved Representation and Computational Creativity

10.14311/232 ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf Fouad Hafez Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Design System ◽  
Design Activity ◽  
Computational Creativity ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Pencil And Paper ◽  
Human Designer

Advances in science and technology have influenced designing activity in architecture throughout its history. Observing the fundamental changes to architectural designing due to the substantial influences of the advent of the computing era, we now witness our design environment gradually changing from conventional pencil and paper to digital multi-media. Although designing is considered to be a unique human activity, there has always been a great dependency on design aid tools. One of the greatest aids to architectural design, amongst the many conventional and widely accepted computational tools, is the computer-aided object modeling and rendering tool, commonly known as a CAD package. But even though conventional modeling tools have provided designers with fast and precise object handling capabilities that were not available in the pencil-and-paper age, they normally show weaknesses and limitations in covering the whole design process.In any kind of design activity, the design worked on has to be represented in some way. For a human designer, designs are for example represented using models, drawings, or verbal descriptions. If a computer is used for design work, designs are usually represented by groups of pixels (paintbrush programs), lines and shapes (general-purpose CAD programs) or higher-level objects like ‘walls’ and ‘rooms’ (purpose-specific CAD programs).A human designer usually has a large number of representations available, and can use the representation most suitable for what he or she is working on. Humans can also introduce new representations and thereby represent objects that are not part of the world they experience with their sensory organs, for example vector representations of four and five dimensional objects. In design computing on the other hand, the representation or representations used have to be explicitly defined. Many different representations have been suggested, often optimized for specific design domains or design methods, but each individual computational design system has only one or very few different representations available.Whatever the choice of the representation, it is likely to influence the outcome of the design process. In any representation, some designs may be more difficult to represent than others, and some designs may not be representable at all.The same applies if the design process is implemented in a computer program. If a design cannot be represented with a given representation, it cannot be the outcome of a design process using this representation. As is the case for human designers, it is also possible that the representation influences a computational design process such that it is easier for the program to find some designs than others. Depending on the design process used, this might make those designs a more likely outcome of the design process. This is for example the case with stochastic optimization processes, like evolutionary systems and simulated annealing. In these cases, the representation is likely to introduce a bias into the design process.The selection of the representation is therefore of high importance in the development of a computational design system. Obviously, while choosing the representation the programmer has to ensure that all or as many as possible potentially ‘interesting’ designs can be represented. But it is also generally desirable to minimize the bias introduced by the representation. In contrast to the user-provided design criteria, the bias caused by the representation influences the outcome of the design process in an implicit way which is not obvious to the user, and is difficult to predict and control.The idea developed in this research is that it is possible to turn the bias caused by the representation into a virtue, by deliberately choosing or modifying the representation to influence the design process in a certain desired way. The resulting ‘focusing’ of the search process is connected to the idea of ‘expansion of search spaces’, a notion used in some definitions of computational creativity. Both ‘focusing’ and ‘expansion of search space’ will be explored in this research.

Search for identity in the process of new architectural design in changing historical city Centre of Setif, Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mechiche Rania ◽  
Zeghlache Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Management ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Architectural Language ◽  
Modern Vision ◽  
City Identity

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the involvement of the concept of city identity in the design process of urban densification and outline how can today's urban projects be able to reinforce the delicate balance between conservation, development management and sustainability objectives.Design/methodology/approachBased on case study approach, this paper focus on “Park Mall and Four Point Hotel” project, located in the historic city centre of Setif (Algeria) and takes the procedure of designing as its conceptual framework. Following this, it explores genesis document of the project and assesses architect's choices attributed to six elements of architectural language. These elements are apprehended regarding their relevance, which depends on whether the new building is or not compatible/integrated with the existing environment, and how far does it reinvent the modern vision.FindingsThe paper provides empirical insight about how the concept of identity is used during the design process of densification project. It argues that this latter consists on a dynamic process shaped by cultural, socioeconomic and institutional specificities applying local/global design precedents, multifunctionality concept and novel features in a tourism-oriented mindset and to still maintain and improve the specific identity of the city centre, thus becoming an active way to reconcile conservation, sustainability and development management objectives.Originality/valueThis paper raises discussion on how the concept of city identity could renew the field of heritage conservation and development management. Therefore, it fulfils an identified need to study how can urban projects reconcile conservation, development management and sustainability objectives.

The role of evidence-based design in informing health-care architects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Jalal Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Design Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Traditional Design

Purpose This study aims to trace the relationship between the evidence-based design (EBD) process and decision-making during the architectural design process, the barriers to informing health-care architects and possible methods to overcome these barriers. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to explore the barriers to the EBD process during the design process by reviewing the relevant literature and future steps to overcome these barriers and support design decisions. Findings The study shows that EBD is a relevant, useful tool for providing evidence that positively affects design decisions. This study divides EBD barriers into simple barriers and complex barriers, depending on the nature of the barrier. Additionally, methods to overcome these barriers are discussed to ensure the best use of EBD findings with a significant impact on health-care design decisions, as they are core elements in informing architects, especially when combined with the traditional design process. This study investigates how likely it is for the EBD to contribute optimally to design decisions depending on architects’ skills and cooperation with researchers. Originality/value This study can apprize health-care architects of the need to consider the role of EBD in improving the quality of design decisions, and the importance of combining EBD with the traditional design process to implement optimal design decisions.

Aerodynamic wing shape optimization based on the computational design framework CEASIOM

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengmeng Zhang ◽  
Arthur Rizzi
Keyword(s):  
Shape Optimization ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Wing Shape ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Sequential Approach ◽  
Content Type

Purpose A collaborative design environment is needed for multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) process, based on all the modules those for different design/analysis disciplines, and a systematic coupling should be made to carry out aerodynamic shape optimization (ASO), which is an important part of MDO. Design/methodology/approach Computerized environment for aircraft synthesis and integrated optimization methods (CEASIOM)-ASO is developed based on loosely coupling all the existing modules of CEASIOM by MATLAB scripts. The optimization problem is broken down into small sub-problems, which is called “sequential design approach”, allowing the engineer in the loop. Findings CEASIOM-ASO shows excellent design abilities on the test case of designing a blended wing body flying in transonic speed, with around 45 per cent drag reduction and all the constraints fulfilled. Practical implications Authors built a complete and systematic technique for aerodynamic wing shape optimization based on the existing computational design framework CEASIOM, from geometry parametrization, meshing to optimization. Originality/value CEASIOM-ASO provides an optimization technique with loosely coupled modules in CEASIOM design framework, allowing engineer in the loop to follow the “sequential approach” of the design, which is less “myopic” than sticking to gradient-based optimization for the whole process. Meanwhile, it is easily to be parallelized.

scholarly journals Διερεύνηση και δημιουργία νέων ψηφιακών μεθόδων διαχείρισης και σχεδιασμού χωρικών συμβάντων

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Παναγιώτης Χατζητσακύρης
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Design Tools

Ο αρχιτεκτονικός σχεδιασμός μπορεί να οριστεί ως η διαχείριση του φυσικού υλικού χώρου σε σχέση με τα ανθρώπινα συμβάντα που λαμβάνουν χώρα μέσα σε αυτόν. Παρόλο που οι αρχιτέκτονες έχουν μία πληθώρα υπολογιστικών σχεδιαστικών εργαλείων στη διάθεση τους, οι πλειοψηφία των εργαλείων αυτών αφορά αποκλειστικά τη διαχείριση της φυσικής φόρμας. Η παρούσα έρευνα προτείνει ένα νέο πειραματικό σχεδιαστικό εργαλείο το οποίο επιτρέπει τη δημιουργία παραμετρικών οντοτήτων που αντιπροσωπεύουν πιθανά ανθρώπινα χωρικά συμβάντα μέσα σε τρισδιάστατα ψηφιακά μοντέλα. Ο στόχος είναι να δοθεί η δυνατότητα στους αρχιτεκτονικούς σχεδιαστές να αξιολογούν και να εξελίσσουν τις προτάσεις τους όχι μόνο βάσει της φόρμας του κτιρίου αλλά και βάσει των χωρικών συμβάντων που λαμβάνουν χώρα μέσα σε αυτά.Το πρώτο τμήμα της διατριβής ορίζει με σαφήνεια τις έννοιες του αρχιτεκτονικού σχεδιασμού (architectural design process), των χωρικών συμβάντων (spatial events) και των υπολογιστικών σχεδιαστικών εργαλείων (computational design tools) και διερευνά τους τρόπους με τους οποίους αυτές συσχετίζονται μεταξύ τους τόσο σε ερευνητικό όσο και σε εφαρμοσμένο επίπεδο. Μέσω αυτού του πλαισίου, εξετάζονται οι υπάρχουσες σχετικές ερευνητικές απόπειρες και αναγνωρίζεται το επιστημολογικό κενό που έρχεται να καλύψει το προτεινόμενο εργαλείο. Το δεύτερο τμήμα της έρευνας είναι αφιερωμένο στην αναλυτική περιγραφή του νέου εργαλείου το οποίο έχει τη μορφή ενός λογισμικού-επέκταση (plugin) που προσφέρει επιπλέον λειτουργικότητα σε υπάρχον σχεδιαστικό πρόγραμμα. Το plugin αυτό παρουσιάζεται ως μερικώς λειτουργικό πρωτότυπο και επιτρέπει στους χρήστες του να δημιουργούν διάφανες, ογκομετρικές, παραμετρικές οντότητες (που ονομάζονται ‘event platforms’) οι οποίες απεικονίζουν πιθανά χωρικά συμβάντα μέσα στα ψηφιακά μοντέλα των φυσικών στοιχείων του κτιρίου. Μέσω της μετατροπής αφηρημένων ανθρώπινων δεδομένων σε χειροπιαστά διαντιδραστικά στοιχεία, οι κρίσιμοι αυτοί σχεδιαστικοί παράμετροι μπορούν να είναι διαχειρίσιμοι κατά τη διάρκεια του σχεδιασμού, να διασυνδεθούν αμφίδρομα με τα γεωμετρικά στοιχεία του κτιρίου και να οπτικοποιηθούν μέσω καινοτόμων διαγραμμάτων και βίντεο.Τέλος, το τρίτο τμήμα της διατριβής αφιερώνεται στην διερεύνηση της πρακτικής λειτουργικότητας του εργαλείου μέσω της αναλυτική μελέτης τριών σχεδιαστικών παραδειγμάτων. Τα παραδείγματα αυτά (μία μικρή κατοικία, ένα κτίριο γραφείων και ένα τραπεζικό σύμπλεγμα κτιρίων) διαφέρουν σε κλίμακα και πολυπλοκότητα και προσφέρονται για την αξιολόγηση του εργαλείου υπό διαφορετικές συνθήκες χρήσης. Μέσα από τη παρακολούθηση των σχεδιαστικών χειρισμών των παραδειγμάτων αυτών είναι δυνατή η εξαγωγή συμπερασμάτων αναφορικά με τη χρηστικότητα του και την πιθανή μελλοντική του εξέλιξη.Ο τελικός αντικειμενικός σκοπός της ερευνητικής προσπάθειας είναι η διερεύνηση νέων θεωρητικών μεθόδων αλλά και πρακτικών εφαρμογών οι οποίες, εκμεταλλευόμενες στο έπακρο τα πλεονεκτήματα των σύγχρονων ψηφιακών μέσων, θα δίνουν στον σχεδιαστή τη δυνατότητα να διαχειρίζεται, να οπτικοποιεί και να αξιολογεί χωρικά συμβάντα κατά τη διάρκεια του αρχιτεκτονικού σχεδιασμού.

scholarly journals Lived Experience as a Basis for Design: A Design Studio Kindergarten Project

Dimensions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-76
Author(s):  
Katja Vaghi ◽  
Tijana Vojnović Ćalić ◽  
Anja Ohliger
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences

Abstract This research is motivated by our belief that artistic practices have a great potential for exchange and so can promote innovations in the creative processes. In particular, we are interested in how the corporeal lived experience can be integrated into the design process and used as a conceptual basis for an architectural design. Within this article, we propose an interdisciplinary approach to architectural design that includes somatic exercises taken from dance, and associated with a phenomenological recollection of the experiences in space. At the same time, in teaching, we recognize the challenge of bringing the design process closer to the secondsemester architecture students of the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The research was carried out as part of a studio project which focused on the design of a kindergarten. We found that the corporeal approach to design helped the students to immerse themselves in the role of the different users, and so relate to the design in an intimate way. Consequently, the designs were surprisingly imaginative and showed a considerable variation in typology.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document