Seven Frames of Reference
Senior Architectural Design Projects
Architecture + Technology
Design Performance Objective |
Architecture + Technology
Energy performance analyses (quantitative); qualitative 3D modeling; carbon footprint
5a: New visions for a college student center, San Luis Obispo, CA. Qualitative 3D modeling. [Dan Alameda]
5b: Cancer retreat, France. HEED energy performance modeling (exploring zero energy concepts). [Nica McCarthy]
5c: Cohousing + Agri-Living, Sonora, CA. HEED energy performance modeling (exploring simultaneous design alternatives). [Tammy Straw + Carrie Lamastus]
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Students: as noted |
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Digital Modeling Software
HEED |
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Arch 481 Senior Architectural Design Project Studio/
Arch 492 Senior Design Thesis Seminar
Architecture + Technology
Philosophy
The appropriate use of technology should be the aim of any project. This includes not only the technology used in the design process but also in construction, operation, and maintenance. Use of appropriate simulation tools for design as well as performance will be part of studio activities.
Design Performance Objective
During all phases of their projects, students are encouraged to utilize all available and appropriate technology to explore their ideas. They are required to do some 3D simulation modeling as well as energy performance modeling; in each case and in consultation with their instructor, they choose the tool appropriate for the task.
• course and project outline
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Investigative Strategy |
Multiple iterations of digital modeling at a variety of scales (quantitative as well as qualitative). Presently working on earlier multiple iterations of energy modeling (including site solar access studies, which are required and particularly vital for some projects).
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Evaluation Process |
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Study models and finished models for both investigation and for presentation are required throughout the design process.
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Evaluative Criteria |
Qualitative and quantitative digital models of projects due at watershed moments of project development.
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Cautions - Possible Confusions |
Skill level with digital tools varies from student to student.
However, as students become more proficient, the tools are becoming more useful for both qualitative as well as quantitative (performance) analyses, rather than simply as recording devices for the final design.
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Range of Applicability in terms of CLIMATE |
ALL |
Range of Applicability in terms of TYPE |
ALL |
Reference Material (Partial List) |
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Duration of Exercise |
The duration of the entire thesis sequence is 30 weeks. Projects are continuously reviewed and publically presented, including watershed presentations at: week 9, week 13, week 16, week 19, week 22, week 28, and week 29. Three thesis books are required (week 10, week 20, week 30). Final projects are documented in thesis books, due week 30.
Schematic performance models currently due at week 19, 22, 28, and 29. Final due week 30.
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![Circulation study for a mixed use, eco-centric multi-modal transit center, Los Angeles, CA. [Alex Kith]](../../teaching/stannard/images/layers_resize.jpg)
Circulation study for a mixed use, eco-centric multi-modal transit center, Los Angeles, CA. [Alex Kith]
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