Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The aim of the course is the construction and design of performative urban structures and environments. It explores the role of new technologies and their ability to develop performative urban structures, environments and designs in an integrated design process. The module presents theories of parametric design, material and structure in relation to theories of instant urbanism, cultural grafting and city life. The course will present concepts and the use of analogue and digital technologies related to performative urban spaces.

Students who complete the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about theories related to the analysis, construction and design of performative urban environments
• Must have knowledge about performative technologies and computational design tools in relation to performative structures in the built environment
• Must have knowledge of parametric design tools that enable the generation of feedback loops from generation of form and performance analysis in relation to structure and urban space
• Must have knowledge about methodologies related to design and construction of performative urban environments

Skills

• Must be able to identify, analyse and address challenges related to the development of performative urban environments and media architecture
• Must be able to make a structural analysis of complex spatial systems when setting up design concepts
• Must be able to analyse and to use mixed technological and aesthetical methods when designing performative structures
• Must be able to analyse and identify relevant design concepts in relation to performative technologies in the built environment

Competences

• Must be able to create a synthesis of structural, urban and performative elements in a complex urban setting by using advanced design tools that support the definition and control of complex context, advanced geometry and performance analysis
• Must be able to evaluate the effect of the design on city life including sensual experiences

Type of instruction

See general description of the types of instruction described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams