Description
Objectives
To develop and consolidate theoretical knowledge and basic skills necessary for the practice of architecture and critical analysis of territory as a basis for defining an intervention strategy. Develop the capacity to propose and build a program based on the reading of the territory, and discussion with decision-making bodies or private institutions. Recognize and understand the importance of multidisciplinarity in action on territory. Develop the capacity to articulate the intervention strategy in the territory with premises from other disciplines and other actors. Develop and consolidate graphic, written and oral skills inherent to the communication of the architecture including the ability to decide on the appropriate graphic elements to communicate the proposal. In this UC basic concepts of Geotechnics will be provided and highlighted how geotechnical aspects are relevant to the project, with reference to construction technologies.
Syllabus
1 - Study of a territory where the presence of various urban infrastructures associated with mobility, morphological heterogeneity and urban discontinuities assume particular relevance. Development of a project at an urban scale with the proposal of solutions that requalify the intervention area with special emphasis on the design of public space: 1) development of new forms of articulation between the different infrastructures related to mobility, finding new solutions of continuity at the level of public space; 2) Research and proposal of programmes and new urban typologies capable of requalifying and reactivating the proposed intervention areas. 2 - Module of Introduction to Geotechnics. Soils and Rocks. Soil classification. Total and effective stresses. Pore water pressure. Water flow and drainage. Stiffness and strength. Shallow and deep foundations. Retaining walls. Slopes. Construction techniques.
Cross Competence Component
The integration of SOFT SKILLS in this UC promotes the development of the following capacities: i) reflection, research and self-learning i.e, understanding the dimension and nature of the problem under study; consultation, organization and production of information about the problem under study; integration and relationship of knowledge acquired in other areas; ii) communication and transmission of ideas and conceptual intentions, i.e. know and apply: different physical models (descriptive) to support the development of projects; different strategies for bi and three-dimensional representation and visual communication according to the phase and type of project development; different means to share and communicate ideas; iii) work autonomously and in groups. The percentage of cross-cutting components in evaluation is 20%.
Laboratorial Component
Laboratory components involves the practical work developed at the design studio. Students are initiated into the design work and are encouraged to actively draw from the knowledge they have acquired in seminars. Laboratory activity (design studio) are concerned with: the understanding of architectural meanings, content and main problems; tepresentation of ideas and forms, acquired by the practice of drawing, observation and use of visual communication technologies (VCT); practical knowledge of the construction process, in terms of technical, economical and procedural aspects; development of routines of collaborative and multidisciplinary work .
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every students shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every students shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.