After successful completion of the course, students are able to implement a complex design process in their own architectural processes - based on previous research and analysis of complex conditions influencing an architecture design brief
We live in a time of great social, technical and economic change, one of which is is climate change. As one of the main causes of climate change, architecture plays a significant role. The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for around 50% of greenhouse gas emissions in western countries. The actions of architects are therefore of great social and ecologicalresponsibility. Following these premises, a discussion of the sustainability of constructions - materials and systems - should take place in this design studio. A special focus is placed on the 'genius loci et climatis', i.e. the specific characteristics of the place and the climate. The reduction – for example – to a mountainous construction site is intended to sharpen the focus on these questions. In an extreme, exposed location, the essence of buildings as a reaction to regional and climatic conditions becomes evident.
In this design studio, we will investigate the term climate design from multiple perspectives. The requirements and functions of a resulting building structure are to be generated from usage scenarios based on the analysis of needs. In addition to a climatically adapted structure, a design should be created that can respond to several flexible usage scenarios. Furthermore a structure should be built in such a way that it can be built with a maximum efficiency in the use of resources. The design should as self-sufficient as possible in energy and infrastructure, and therefore be as climate-neutral as possible.
progress of the project during the course, reviewed and discussed at the regular project meetings, presentations and submissions.
