Architectural Design 2:1 15 credits

About the course

The course introduces students to housing typologies focusing on the scale of the dwelling unit and its relation to its spatial, social and environmental context. During the course students will be introduced to different architectural elements related to housing and their conventions in terms of programme, functions, scale, and dimensions.

Students will design a housing proposal based on a given program and site. The project will be developed through an iterative design process applying both analogue and digital tools. Basic knowledge of structural principles, building materials, and environmental thinking will be integrated into the design process. The project will explore the performance of different spatial configurations, user experiences, and material qualities.

The course is divided into three modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Housing Typologies and Architectural Conventions (4.5 credits)
Module 2: Project Proposal Dwelling Unit (7.5 credits)
Module 3: Representation of the Design Proposal and Evaluation of its Performance (3 credits)