Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Derek Ogle, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Megan Svarczkopf, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

, 2007Seeking New Praxis and Pedagogy: Using Ethnographic Research Methods to Teach Architectural Technology within an International Service ContextAbstract Ethnographers rely heavily upon methodologies that require observation and participationin the social actions they attempt to document (Hume and Mulcock 1). Extending thesemethodologies to architectural technology education requires consideration of their tools of thetrade: reflection, videography and journalistic field notes (to name a few) (DeWalt and DeWalt2 ). In the particular instance described within this paper, these methods were applied to aninternational architectural technology course (an undergraduate directed study) that involved theevaluation of post earthquake housing

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology

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Architectural

with time. The adaptation of the staff to such change is explored and it hasbeen reflected in the changes to their teaching styles and approaches to thestudents.The conclusion is made that the industry-based staff have influenced the programso that there is a close relation to industry philosophies instilled in the students.That because of this, the research topics undertaken by the students are closelyaligned with practice. These factors have contributed to the continuing success of Page 12.1416.2the program over the years.IntroductionConstruction engineering, as a discipline, can sit uncomfortably within aUniversity faculty. The Construction industry is a

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henriette Bier, TU Delft; Dave Hoffers, TU Delft; Matthijs Frederiks, TU Delft; Sander Korebritz, TU Delft

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Architectural

AC 2007-934: BR: AN INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE-PROTOTYPE FOR 3DLAYOUTHenriette Bier, TU Delft After graduating in architecture [1998] from the University of Karlsruhe in Germany, H. Bier has worked with Morphosis [1999-2001] on internationally relevant projects in the US and Europe. She has taught computer-based architectural design [2002-2003] at Universities in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands and started a doctoral research at TU Delft [2004]. Her research focuses not only on analysis and critical assessment of digital technologies in architecture, but also reflects evaluation and classification of digitally-driven architectures through procedural- and object-oriented studies. It

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-yin Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Kwok-wai Mui, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Architectural

. The ratings were then correlated by Kendall’s Taub to testthe association [2]. The outcome is whether their importance is truly reflected in the learning Page 12.696.4process or not. There are three sections in the questionnaire. The first part A (A1 to A9) wasdevoted to design of the Web, provision of software and hardware, and logistic arrangement.The second part B (B1 to B9) was a delineation of the subject management andcommunication channels. The last part C (C1 to C9) was about the instructional design ofthe subject. Students were asked to give an overall rating (A10, B10, C10) of each part. Itaims at providing a comparison to the averaged

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Matthew Pfannenstiel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Douglas Alvine, Alvine Engineering; Clarence Waters, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Architectural

and manufacturing presence in the United States and Stanford’s GraduateSchool of Business and School of Engineering. The program objective is to provide memberswith the latest developments in manufacturing and design. The success of the current industry-sponsored courses has caused interest in the program to spread to other areas of the campus1.Similarly, the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado utilizesthe principles of Hands-on Engineering. In the Integrated Teaching and Learning program(ITL), creative, team-oriented problem-solving skills are emphasized. The curriculum isdesigned to reflect the real world of engineering by being relevant to the needs of society andstudents alike. The ITL also functions

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Architectural

the Florence Cathedral and the Baths of Caracalla were created bythe application of the generic procedures. A number of 3-D models were created to reflect theseapplications. 3-D models of a modern architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the FallingWater House and the Cooper Residence designed by Gwathmey-Siegel, were created byapplying the new procedures.Tutorial Examples and Case Studies In the course material there are two tutorials. One is for surface modeling and the other isfor solid modeling. These two tutorials are designed for students to have a continued tutorialintentionally. Students have the flexibilities of saving the drawings, reopening the drawings, andcontinuing working on the drawings. The tutorials provide

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, State University of New York

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Architectural

what direction to start. In many cases, astudent’s initial interpretation may be either naïve, too narrow or too limited based on theirexperience. In some cases they may not have any sense at all of the essence of the problem. Oneoption is for a student to look at several initial starting strategies and use them as part of a multi-pronged dialectical strategy in formulating problem interpretation. The process used by studentsfor problem interpretations is outlined in Diagram 3 below.Diagram 3: Process used for Problem InterpretationRead/Review Reflect, journal, Formal group Start research - Discuss & re-Competition informal discussion & formulate heuristic/ assess problemProgram

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

of the flow of occupants. Architectural form is also concerned with the sense of space a structure creates, its symbolism and its relationship to its setting”3.Certainly architectural form can lean toward sculptural form as in the case where Page 12.693.2architectural “elements are exaggerated or when forms reflect a nonefficient use ofmaterial just for the sake of emotional impact”4. But architectural form is always at leastsomewhat functional, it is always three dimensional and typically it is client driven. Itmust satisfy the needs of the client and the occupants, yet it also must satisfy artistic andcreative goals of the architect