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Introduction to Architecture Design Intensive Elle Gerdeman Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26, 09:30am-05:00pm, 3-133 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. No listeners Prereq: Level: U 9 units Standard A - F Grading HASS-A Fee: 120.00 for studio materials Provides an introduction to the architecture design process. Develops skills that enable design creativity, thinking, representation, and development. Beginning with abstract exercises, introduces techniques for designing and developing 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional form and space in architecture. Contact: Elle Gerdeman, 10-481M, 253-3742, gerdeman@mit.edu |
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4.100
Architecture Workshop: Form and Material Marlene Kuhn Tue, Thu, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 02-05:00pm, 7-432 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 15 participants. No listeners Prereq: Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Intensive design and fabrication workshop in which students create models and half-size prototypes that explore the characteristics of concrete and wood. Examines the behavior of these materials and their inherent structural qualities. Studies how architectural detail can impact the perception and creation of larger built structures and environments. Lab fee. Limited to 15; preference to freshmen. Contact: Marlene Kuhn, 9-222, 324-7744, mkuhn@mit.edu |
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Shop for Architects "Shop Class" for Architects Justin Lavallee Mon-Fri, Jan 5-8, 12-15, 20-23, 02-06:00pm, 3-412 Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2014 Limited to 12 participants. No listeners Prereq: 4.151 or permission of instructor Level: G 9 units Standard A - F Grading Fee: 150.00 for fabrication materials Provides students with the tools for developing complex geometries from flat components. Students learn precision handwork to multi-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining on a variety of materials used in architecture modeling. They will develop and build an installation to be displayed on campus as a way of examining a variety of architectural issues, such as the interaction between occupant and space. Preference to first-year MArch students. Students learn a material system and fabrication process that will require them to engage with all areas of the shop, from precision handwork to multiaxis CNC machining. They will progress through a series of basic exercises that introduce the material and workflow, with a more complex final exercise that explores some of the opportunities and issues found when applying this material to architecture. Preference to first year MArch students, enrollment limited to 12, lab fee $150. The January 2015 course will explore composites in architecture. Students will be required to be fitted with a respirator for the course. Contact Justin Lavallee by 5 December 2014 to register. Contact: Justin Lavallee, 5-415, 253-9830, jalavall@mit.edu |
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Architectural Design Workshop Veneto Experience Cancelled Shun Kanda Tue Jan 6 thru Tue Jan 20, 09am-05:00pm, Venice Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 8 participants. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Addresses design inquiry in a studio format. In-depth consideration of selected issues of the built world. The problem may be prototypical or a particular aspect of a whole project, but is always interdisciplinary in nature. By engaging in on-site fieldwork in and around Venice with particular convergence on projects by the Venetian architect and educator Carlo Scarpa (1906- 1978), the program provides opportunities to develop critical thinking in relating the power of place to design. During the two-week immersion of empirical learning, students will explore the intersections of formal synthesis and phenomenology; of time, place and people; and of inspired creativity and production. Students will collaborate on various exercises and discussions, meet local designers and artisans, resulting in the documentation of studio work and final presentation. For application and inquiries, visit the website or email info@venetoexperience.com Web: http://www.venetoexperience.com Contact: Shun Kanda, 10-422M, (617) 492-2696, kanda@mit.edu |
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4.553
Workshop in Architectural Computation How to Train Your Robot (to assemble digitally fabricated prototypes) Larry Sass, Daniel Smithwick Mon-Fri, Jan 7, 9, 12-16, 20-22, 10am-05:00pm, N52-388 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 12 participants. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: H 4 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Opportunity for exploration of a topic in computation through research-focused design projects or exercises. Registration subject to prior arrangement of topic and supervision by staff. Will provide a comprehensive design experience that integrates parametric modeling, rapid prototyping and robotic assembly into a cohesive workflow. Students will develop hands-on operational knowledge of rapid prototyping and robotic equipment as well as a theoretical understanding of the overall design decisions connecting various digital-to-physical production processes. Undergraduates from across disciplines are encouraged to register as well as graduate students. Contact: Daniel Smithwick, djs2@mit.edu |