Course detail

Space and Light in Architecture

FA-PSAAcad. year: 2010/2011

This seminar is focusing on the use of light in space creation. The hands-on-training is based on a model of practical forming of spatial forms from flat materials (cardboard, polypropylene etc.). Each student becomes subsequently acquainted with spatially coherent forms, methods of forming and geometrical representation. Each student also creates a model in the end - an individually designed prototype.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Theory (UTold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Acquirement of the basics of parametric modeling and verification of its qualities and behavior on a physical model made from paper.

Prerequisites

Rudiments in architectural composition

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Regular attendance and continual evolving of ideas during the course of study as well as creation and final presentation of original proposal will be put into consideration during final marking.

Course curriculum

1. material - cardboard - forming and construction material
2. point, line, surface, form - coherence and geometry
3. study of workflows, folding methods and forming
4. simple, free and exact forms
5. Platonic solids
6. surface defined by B-splines
7. rasters and trianguar surfaces, structures and vaults
8. development of individualy designed component
9. growth and evolvement of structive principles into surface and space
10. model and a technical drawing of forming procedure
11. application of skills and theory in architectural space creation - taking into account qualities and incidence of light and color
12. technical tuition, material selection (plastic film, sheet metal, paper)
13. construction, forming, assembly, exhibition

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Z

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Students are required to attend on regular basis. In order to pass each student is required to submit an original proposal.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Aranda, B.: Tooling (Pamphlet Architecture) - Princeton Architectural Press, 2006. (EN)
Lynn, G.: Folding in Architecture (Architectural Design Profile) - John Wiley & Sons, 2004 (EN)
Vyzoviti, S.: Folding architecture: Spatial, Structural and Organizational Diagrams - BIS Publishers, 2004 (EN)
Vyzoviti, S.: Supersurfaces: Folding as a Form Generation Method in Architecture - BIS Publishers, 2006 (EN)
Lowther, C.: Bright: Architecural Illumination and Light Installations – Frame Publishers, 2008 (EN)
Moussavi, F.: The Function of Form - Actar and the Harward University Graduate School of Design, 2009 (EN)
Payne, A.: The Grasshopper Primer, Second edition – LIFT architects, 2009 (EN)
Pottmann, H.: Architectural Geometry – Bentley Institute Press, 2007 (EN)
Brogan J.: Light in Architecture, AD - Architectural Design Profile, John Wiley Sons, 1997 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 4. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.