After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
develop innovative structural and architectural solutions. The design task demands a serious examination of the topic an practical solutions.
Background
Climate change impacts are more and more noticeable in cities. Overheating of buildings in summertime is increasing. Therefore, climate change adaptation in cities is of high priority. At the same time, the demand for temporary housing is increasing in cities.
There is growing concern about an intensifying urban heat island effect in cities. Vulnerable groups, in particular, are affected, as they often live in buildings prone to summer overheating and at the same time do not have the means to avoid the city climate during heat waves, causing an increase in heat-related deaths. The project addresses persons, who are most affected by heat waves: senior citizens, families with small children or babies and pregnant women, that live in unfavourable, overheated accommodations.
Design Task
In this design studio, we explore temporary living solutions on the water for Viennese residents during heat waves. The idea is to propose a design for floating units which can accommodate four to six people for a limited duration. Contrary to typical house boats already available on the market, we aim to develop a rather functional (non-luxurious) solution which incorporates the necessary facilities for a temporary accommodation.
To guarantee a maximum of flexibility regarding the positioning, the units should be mobile not only on the water surface but also on standard flat-bed trucks. Therefore, the overall size should not exceed the measurements of a standard shipping container.
In general, house boats on the Danube river have to be registered motor vessels and therefore comply with the legal requirements and may only be anchored in marinas/harbours. However, as that the proposed solutions are in public interest and do not serve recreational or commercial purposes, we will assume that the floating units do not include its individual propulsion system and may merely be towed by tugboats.
Suitable locations will be defined but could be along side arms of the Danube with low flow speeds or nearby lakes.
Design Requirements
ATTENTION: We can only accept students which are able to attend the compulsory course 040.007 as well. Using the 3D-space is an inegral element of this design studio and you will not be able to complete the design studio without participating this course. This accompanying course will take up 2 entire weeks during the semester and all participants must have the time to attend.
Methods
An integral component of this course will be the implementation of 3D-Visualisation technology – not only as a final-presentation tool but also during the design process.
In this studio we will cooperate with the newly established DAVIS (Data Visualisation Space)[1] at TU Wien’s main library. DAVIS is designed as an experimental learning space for faculty and students. A 3D-capable, floor-to-ceiling LED wall provides an intuitive and immersive experience of complex interrelationships of digital data through visualization. A nearly five-meter-long touchwall is used to develop and deliver interactive content.
At the beginning of the semester, the library will host a blocked course 040.007 (3 ECTS, Transferable Skills) which will make the participants familiar with the basic use of hard – and software.
However, it is absolutely necessary that all participants have already good skills in 3D drawing, design and visualisation as the introductory course will only teach the transfer of your existing data to the 3D wall. Students with “3ds Max” are preferred as this software serves as a mediator between your own CAD Software and the software environment (COVISE) [2]of the 3D Wall.
During the semester we will have our regular meetings at DAVIS and you will have the option to test your designs on a regular basis. The final presentation will also be take place in that 3D environment. Physical models will not be necessary.
Team work is possible - group size is 2 participants. However, be aware that the final result from teams must be much more detailed and elaborated compared to individual projects.
[1] https://forschungsinfrastruktur.bmbwf.gv.at/de/fi/data-visualisation-space-davis_5324
[2] https://www.hlrs.de/solutions/types-of-computing/visualization/covise
Important: we only accept students who have good 3D CAD and visualisation skills as the use of the Data Visulaisation space is an integral element of this course!
Team work is a must (!) with 2 participants per group. The reason is the limited capacity at the 3D-Lab which can only handle the smaller amount of projects.
Schedule:
12.10.2023, 1:00pm | Introductory meeting
Attendance is absolutely compulsory for all participants – no exceptions!
Students not attending this first appointment will be deregistered from this course.
16.10. – 20.10.2023 Compulsory VR Course (Block 1-2)
040.007 Scientific Work: Data Visualisation in Virtual and Augmented Reality
VU, 2.0h, 3.0EC, Mon-Fri 10:00am-17:00pm
07.11.2023 – 18.1.2024 Consultations
Weekly meetings In order to pass this design studio it is necessary to attend the consultations on a
regular basis. We will meet at DAVIS at 1:00pm
23.11.2023, 1:00pm Intermediate Presentation (compulsory attendance!)
Each group gets 30 minutes to present their project.
22.1. – 26.1.2024 Compulsory VR Course (Block 3)040.007 Scientific Work: Data Visualisation in Virtual and Augmented RealityVU, 2.0h, 3.0EC, to be held in blocked form. Mo-Fri 10:00-17:00
26.01.2024, 1:00pm Final Presentation (compulsory attendance!)
DAVIS Each group gets 10 minutes to present their project. Please prepare a digital presentation AND
an A3 PDF folder with high resolution.
Evaluation criteria:
Design quality, functional and structural solution, quality of the 3D model and presentation skills
The student has to be enrolled for at least one of the studies listed below
Requirements and ground rules:Registration:
Registration to this course only via the faculty’s Pool Application system.Please upload your portfolio in the application system which proves your 3D drawing and visualization skills.We do not accept any other applications via email, phone or personally!Compulsory attendance:
To pass the design studios, personal attendance is necessary at intermediate presentations, final presentation and at 50% of the regular consultations. Participants who do not fulfill the required attendance will automatically receive a negative evaluation without any exceptions. The reason for absence (illness etc.) is not relevant.
Always be on time:
Always be on time and pay attention to the consultations of other projects. This saves your and our time as we don’t have to explain the same issues and have more capacity for individual topics.
Language of tuition:
International students are welcome! We will try to communicate most information in English. However, some documents will be available in German only – we will help you to translate the most important information in English upon request. All participants must have good English proficiency and the final presentation (plans, project description) will be in English.
Attention English speaking students:
Do not merely pick this course because it is conducted in English. If you do not provide the necessary skills, it makes no sense to participate.
Required skills:• Design Competence: Aesthetic skills are basic requirements• Construction and physics: We expect a feasible and sustainable solution.• CAD and 3D Design: 3D design and visualizations skills and are an absolute must!Applications from students familiar with 3ds Max will be preferred.
