851-0252-08L  Evidence-Based Design: Methods and Tools For Evaluating Architectural Design

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersB. Emo Nax, M. Gath Morad, C. Hölscher
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 40

Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0252-08 SEvidence-Based Design: Methods and Tools For Evaluating Architectural Design2 hrs
Tue17:15-19:00IFW C 33 »
B. Emo Nax, M. Gath Morad, C. Hölscher

Catalogue data

AbstractStudents are taught a variety of analytic techniques that can be used to evaluate architectural design. The concept of evidence-based design is introduced, and complemented with theoretical background on space syntax and spatial cognition. This is a project-oriented course, students implement a range of methods on a sample project. The course is tailored for architecture design students.
ObjectiveThe course aims to teach students how to evaluate a design project from the perspective of the end user. The concept of evidence-based design is introduced through a series of case studies. Students are given a theoretical background in space syntax and spatial cognition, with a view to applying this knowledge during the design process. The course covers a range of methods including visibility analysis, network analysis, conducting real-world observations, and virtual reality for architectural design. Students apply these methods to a case study of their choice, which can be at building or urban scale. For students taking a B-ARCH or M-ARCH degree, this can be a completed or ongoing design studio project. The course gives students the chance to implement the methods iteratively and explore how best to address the needs of the eventual end-user during the design process.

The course is tailored for students studying for B-ARCH and M-ARCH degrees. As an alternative to obtaining D-GESS credit, architecture students can obtain course credit in "Vertiefungsfach" or "Wahlfach".

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersB. Emo Nax, M. Gath Morad, C. Hölscher
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Restrictions

Places40 at the most
Waiting listuntil 16.08.2019

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Architecture MasterMajor CoursesWInformation
Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political SciencesDoctoral and Post-Doctoral CoursesWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveD-ARCHWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectivePsychology, PedagogicsWInformation
Integrated Building Systems MasterSpecialised CoursesWInformation