Irregular course. Module dates 13.11. - 23.11. The detailed course schedule is published at the beginning of the semester on the program website and is included in the reader.
Focused on ground materiality, this course explores constructed potentials of working with biotic and abiotic materials, and techniques for modifying ground conditions. The shape and properties of the ground are fundamental for water movement, vegetative growth and microclimatic conditions on site. Learning the mechanisms for transforming earth’s surface opens up site-based design possibilities.
Learning objective
Students learn comprehensive skills for reading and modifying topography, soil and water, and for working with material life-cycles, behaviors and qualities to define new potentials for the constructed ground.
Content
Through a series of lectures, short exercises and on-site fieldwork, this course teaches the fundamental techniques of land, water and substrate manipulation, focusing on earthwork, drainage, soil and material properties. During the two-week module, students learn analog and digital grading techniques in Rhino and Grasshopper, and experiment with techniques for working with hybrid materials.
The fundamental course Materials and Construction I (13th November – 24th November 2023) is closely linked to the Foundation Studio I course.
Lecture notes
A course reader is provided during the course.
Literature
Relevant literature is included in the reader.
Prerequisites / Notice
The course is aimed exclusively at the students of the master's program in landscape architecture.
The detailed course schedule is provided at the beginning of the semester and is included in the reader.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Decision-making
assessed
Media and Digital Technologies
assessed
Problem-solving
assessed
Project Management
fostered
Social Competencies
Communication
assessed
Cooperation and Teamwork
assessed
Leadership and Responsibility
fostered
Sensitivity to Diversity
fostered
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
assessed
Creative Thinking
assessed
Critical Thinking
assessed
Integrity and Work Ethics
assessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
fostered
Self-direction and Self-management
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers