Course Description
The course focuses on architecture, drawing its inspiration from the fundamental concepts that underpin the work of UNStudio. The practice’s mission is to design for lasting impact and contribute to the societal challenges of urbanization, climate change, aging populations, and socioeconomic inequality. Established by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos in 1988, UNStudio is a Dutch practice specializing in architecture, interior design, product design, urban development, and infrastructure projects. The course will provide examples and analytical tools drawn from a close examination of the firm’s most significant completed and future projects. These include a wide range of international projects, spanning public buildings to infrastructure, offices, residences, designer products, and urban masterplans. This course is an important opportunity for discussion and study for all architects who want to closely analyze the design dynamics underlying the greatest works of contemporary architecture.
Learning Objectives
The videos are intended to provide new practical tools for promoting greater awareness of the architectural design process through:
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The first-hand experiences of an international architecture studio
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Insight into international projects that have demanded different approaches from the norm
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An example of an approach that takes every aspect into account, from design to the urban scale
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Strategies and solutions for international projects that have involved the use of the most recent architecture-related technologies
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The in-depth study of architecture-related issues, such as the importance of human health
Requirements
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User login identification using a user ID and password, sent to participants after registration
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Monitoring the total connection time of each user and the percentage of the videos viewed using the SCORM system
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Completion of final assessment questionnaire, with question sets of a suitable level to evaluate learning and listening comprehension of the topics covered, with a minimum passing grade of 70%