Diploma in Architect Engineer

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV
Course Unit CodeAPX202
Course Unit DetailsInt.M. Architectural Engineering (Required Courses) - BA Architecture (Required Courses) -
Number of ECTS credits allocated12
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Comprehension of creating architectural proposals that would satisfy aesthetic requirements and the ability to comprehend the process of manufacture and application of constructional methods and technologies for tackling complex briefs.
  2. Adequate knowledge of the history of a place and the architectural theories that have been developed, as well as the role and responsibility of an architect towards cultural heritage.
  3. Acquiring knowledge of the need for integration of any architectural proposal in existing cultural environments as well as the importance of the creation of public space.
  4. Adequate knowledge of creating architectural proposals that will take into consideration aesthetic, building, structural and economic parameters.
  5. Considerate of the value for bioclimatic design approaches that would correspond to the particular climatic conditions of a place.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesAPX201Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course ContentsThe main objective of this course is to stress the importance of composition and planning a building of average complexity. Likewise, this building is situated in an urban area; characterized by cultural, historical, social and environmental context. The particular attention is given to the brief and usage of the building. Thus, students should be able to understand the interaction between these elements along with design strategies in which aesthetic issues and construction qualities as well as theoretical background and social sensitivity should be taken into consideration. Emphasis is given in their personal understanding and interpretation of different ways of design approach as well as in the spatial and architectural expression. The course’s objective is that the student acquires a basic, but fundamental comprehension of interaction on basic issues of architectural design and technology.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Francis D.K. Ching, Architecture –Form, Space, and Order, Wiley, New Jersey, 2007
References
  • Herman Hertzberger, Lessons for Students in Architecture, 010 Publishers, Rotterdam, 2001
  • Lorraine Farrelly, The Fundamentals of Architecture, AVA Publishing, Singapore, 2007
  • Colomina, B. (1996) Privacy and Publicity, MIT Press, Cambridge MA
  • Norberg-Schulz, C. (1980). Genius loci: Towards a phenomenology of Architecture (Rizzolli)
  • Colomina, B. (1996) Privacy and Publicity, MIT Press, Cambridge MA
  • Norberg-Schulz, C. (1980). Genius loci: Towards a phenomenology of Architecture (Rizzolli)
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsStudio - workshop character.
The course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, demonstrations on methodology and good practices.
Scheduled midterm assessments on students’ progress.
Personal tutoring, face to face cooperation with the tutors, group critiques and final assessments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Class participation5%
Midterm presentation(1)15%
Midterm presentation(2)35%
Final Exam45%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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