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
light, flexible, scalable, adaptable, transportable, transparent, translucent, opaque, etc. The list of words could be continued - the main task is to develop an architecture that offers space for various public functions covered by a lightweight construction. It can adapt to different locations and functions. We explore Bamboo as a building material for the load-bearing structure and cover it with a light and flexible envelope.
Constructing with bamboo – In a context of diminishing resources, bamboo has (re)emerged as an interesting material for building in recent years. With s renewal cycles of about 5 years, bamboo can be seen as a fast-growing alternative to wood.
How can a construction made of bamboo be covered? How can this envelope be flexible, light, adaptable and at the same time as sustainable as possible?
In this exercise, the material-specific properties and the resulting technical characteristics will be explored in order to establish a direct connection between design and constructive implementation.
Based on 2 to 3 proposed usage scenarios at exemplary locations, the design explores functional and local adaptability - space uses, room sizes, room heights and capacities are variable. The design should have a closed shell, be supplied with daylight, meet different indoor climatic conditions and enable a close connection to the surroundings
progress of the project during the course, reviewed and discussed at the regular project meetings, presentations and submissions.
