Design Theory I
Course Objective:
- To establish a scope of theory of architecture including thematic/'positive" theories, 'normative' theories and procedural propositions in design thinking in building design.
- To introduce and develop basic understanding of thematic theories and theories of synthesis in architecture. To introduced and develop basic understanding of the theory of decisions.
- To enable students to study and analyze a design, design problem and process of design trough an application of associated positive, normative and procedural theories and to develop an ability of architectural criticism and opinion.
- Definition of Theory, Introduction to Theories of architecture – thematic, normative and procedural theories of design. Theory as post-design postulation after the masters. Ancient normative theories – Vastusastra (Mayamata) & Vitruvius on Architecture. Alberti and Palladio (Neo-classical renaissance) (7hours)
- I'Art Nouveau (Viollet-le-Duc) and the language of form, Functionalism and Bauhaus. Structurist tradition, Systems building and Mies van der Rohe. Proportion and form-Le Corbusier's Modulor and five principles of new architecture (8 hours)
- Norberg-Schulz's Theory of architecture Structured around (14 hours)
- Building tasks
- Physical requirements and control
- Functional frame
- Social milieu
- Cultural symbolism and psychological needs
- Form
- Definition
- Elements (Mass, space, surface)
- Relation (Topological, Geometrical, conventional
- Formal Structure
- style
- Techniques
- Definition
- Material and methods of construction and structure, services, environment and energy
- Each technique to be detailed e.g. structure and material as Massive system or skeletal system, services e.g. sanitary, electrical or mechanical systems, light and air environment etc.
- Design Thinking (16 hours)
- Procedures, rules and references observed in design thinking
- Creative problem Solving – analysis of the design problem, synthesizing and organizing solutions, evaluating concepts, novelty and satisfying and stopping rules
- Decision parameters
- Heuristic reasoning and Design solutions
- Christopher Alexander's pattern language
References:
- Rowe, Peter:,”Design Thinking”
- Norberg-Chulz, Christain “Intensions In Architecture”
- Norberg- Schulz, Christain “ Genius Loci”
- Rapoport, Amos “House Form And Culture”
- Alexader, Christopher “A Pattern Language”
- Johnson, Paul Alan “Theory Of Architecture”
- Broadbent, Geoffery “Design Methods In Architecture”
Evaluation Scheme:
Chapters |
Hours |
Marks Distribution* |
1 |
7 |
12 |
2 |
8 |
12 |
3 |
14 |
24 |
4 |
16 |
32 |
Total |
45 |
80 |
*Note:There may be minor deviation in marks distribution.
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