Cutural and Digital Prospects in Architecture I

		Study programme 2019-2020	Français
		Cutural and Digital Prospects in Architecture I
		Learning Activity

Code	Lecturer(s)	Associate Lecturer(s)	Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)	Establishment
A-CARC-415	GALLAS Mohamed-Anis			Université de Mons

Language of instruction	Language of assessment	HT(*)	HTPE(*)	HTPS(*)	HR(*)	HD(*)	Term
Français	Français	24	0	0	0	0	Q1

Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19)
The final evaluation will consist of the submission and presentation of an individual work of modeling a project (details given on Moodle). The labs performed during Q1 are not integrated.

Content of Learning Activity

- Introduction to new digital technologies applied to the design and architectural production.
- Presentation of methods, tools and digital devices able to support the design, production and upgrading of architectural space.
- Propose solutions (technical and methodological) to overcome the complexity of the new forms of architectural expression (non-standard architecture) and the new challenges of architectural design (performance optimization).
- Learning techniques of :
- Parametric modeling (Grasshopper and Rhino)
- 3D Acquisition (Photogrammetry and laser scan)
- Digital Manufacturing (laser cut, 3D printing).

Required Learning Resources/Tools

- Teacher Presentations (as the subject matter)
- Visiting lecturer presentations
- Exercises (parametric modeling - Digital Manufacturing - optimization)
- Blogs (parametric modeling, non-standard architecture, digital fabrication)
- Tutorials and online manuals on modeling techniques and digital acquisition
- References, scientific theses and papers (digital architecture field)

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Menges, A., Ahlquist, S. (Eds.), 2011. Computational design thinking, AD Reader. Wiley, Chichester.
Picon, A., 2010. Digital culture in architecture: an introduction for the design professions. Birkhäuser, Basel.
Tedeschi, A., Wirz, F., 2014. AAD - Algorithms-Aided Design: parametric strategies using Grasshopper, First edition. ed. Le Penseur publisher, Brienza.