NEW MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTURE

COURSE OUTLINES: "A building’s materiality is what our bodies make direct contact with – Materiality is of just as much importance as form, function and location - or rather, inseparable from all three. This course will overview a selection of materials that should be part of the design vocabulary of all space designers, skipping from the very familiar (such as concrete and steel) but focusing on new to materials which may be unknown – construction with timber, polycarbonate, textile, bamboo, earth, zinc, copper, post-disaster materials, … The course will be a comprehensive exploration of each of the materials and strategies, with examples of build cases and the opportunity to use the knowledge for a small design exercise.” COURSE OBJECTIVE: "Give an overview of new materials and related strategies, exploring what are the trends in new materials and how they can be used for design; give the opportunity for students to understand the materials and apply them in a design exercise."

Are you curious about 3D printed buildings, new materials for facades, AI in construction and design, or buildings made from containers? This course will give you an overview of new materials in architecture and how to use them. You will learn about the latest trends and how to apply these materials in design projects. You will also explore new tools for presenting your designs. In this course, you can: - Learn about different new materials used in architecture. - Understand how these new materials can change building designs, by exploring existing buildings using them. - Discover how AI is used in construction and design. - Practice using these new materials in a design exercise of a small pavilion. - Learn new ways to present your designs using new tools, such as 3D printing, laser cutting ...

수업 활동에 적극적으로 참여하고 참여할 의사가 없으신 분들은 다른 교수님의 다른 과목을 수강하는 것을 권장합니다. If you are not willing to actively participate and engage in class activities, you are encouraged to consider enrolling in a different course by other professors. - Active participation is required. Positive attitude in individual and group work is essential. Participation means answering and asking questions. - Language: Classes are in English, at a basic conversational level. All written work (reports, worksheets, exams) must be in English. - Attendance: Missing 1/3 of classes results in automatic failure of the course.

Students from other departments and international (and exchange!) students are really welcome! A background in architectural engineering or architecture is preferred but not mandatory. Students will engage in various tasks in English, so a basic understanding of the language is required. This includes listening to lectures and media, reading texts, discussing materials with classmates and the professor, and expressing ideas both orally and in writing.

Students will discover new materials for use in architecture through a combination of lectures, research, and practical exercises. This knowledge can be applied in other design classes or capstone design, in design or construction companies after graduation, or to spark interest in further studies.