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The learning outcomes of this studio encompass a comprehensive understanding of the significance of water harvesting in arid climate zones, particularly in regions like Izmir, Turkey, characterized by extreme summer heat and mild winters. Students will acquire the skills to develop design systems through experimental and systemic approaches, along with the application of numerical methods for site analysis, performance simulation, and design evaluation. Key areas of focus include shell structures as structural solutions, generative design, structural simulation, and optimization techniques. Additionally, artificial intelligence will be integrated into various stages of the design process, commencing with satellite analysis to capture climatic properties.
Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to translate their acquired knowledge into practical application during Summerstudio 259.070, where they will travel to Izmir to develop prototypes and conduct on-site experiments. This comprehensive learning experience empowers students to actively contribute to addressing the pressing issue of water scarcity in arid regions, thus preparing them for a professional role in sustainable architecture and water resource management.
It's important to note that this studio is closely linked with the Summerstudio 259.070, where the results and insights gained from this course will be carried over. During the summer session, students will have the unique opportunity to travel to Izmir, where they will actively engage in prototyping and experimentation on-site, putting their acquired knowledge into practice. This hands-on experience will provide a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in decentralized water harvesting systems, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to addressing the pressing issue of water scarcity in arid regions.
It is recommended to also enroll in the sondermodul 259.554. While the courses are not linked, they complement each other effectively.
As the impacts of climate change continue to exacerbate, the availability of water resources is becoming increasingly limited. Reduced precipitation and a diminishing number of rainy days pose significant challenges in maintaining adequate water reserves. This issue is particularly pronounced in regions like Izmir, Turkey, which experience extreme hot summers and mild winters, characterized by a Mediterranean climate. In Izmir, agriculture plays a pivotal role in the local economy, making water accessibility a paramount concern. The region faces escalating difficulties due to the dwindling water levels in nearby dams.
This innovative design studio endeavors to unlock the potential of architecture as an essential infrastructure for water harvesting. By using Izmir as a case study, students will gain hands-on experience in developing design systems through an experimental and systemic approach. Throughout the semester, students will delve into these topics from a highly analytical perspective, employing numerical methods for site analysis, performance simulation, and design evaluation. Emphasizing shell systems as structural solutions, the course will explore generative design, structural simulation, and optimization techniques. Moreover, artificial intelligence (AI) will be integrated into various stages of the design process. Starting with satellite analysis to comprehend the region's climatic and microclimatic properties, students will harness AI as a catalyst for creating adaptive architectural systems.
The course will be supported by an additional lecture series, which is offered as a VO 259.549 as part of the sondermodul 259.554.
The lectures include :
Mark Balzar - OpenFields
Hans Schartner - Rahm Architekten
Zeynep Aksöz Balzar OpenFields/ ITI
Alexander Karaivanov - ITI
among others.
