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052-0648-23L 14 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Design Studio V-IX: Design for Climate

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Arno Schlüter
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Abstract

In the studio 'Design for Climate', students practice the consistent integration and articulation of energy, climate and sustainability aspects in a design task. The Design Studio is led by Prof. Arno Schlueter, and jointly supervised by the professorships of Prof. Elli Mosayebi and Prof. Emanuel Christ/Prof. Christoph Gantenbein.

Objective

At the end of the Design Studio, students will have learned the following: a) Understanding of bioclimatic, local and sustainable frameworks and their relevance for design (energy balance, microclimate, metabolism and comfort). b) Being familiar with and applying relevant metrics, objectives and tools for quantitative consideration. c) Recognising interaction between architectural form, construction, materialisation and energy and climate. d) Understanding an integrated design process that makes complexity manageable.

Content

The design task is an increase in height or density of the existing ensemble at the Farbhof in Zurich with the aim of minimising overall emissions. The ensemble is of high quality and in a difficult urban location. The students are offered a selection of different buildings for in-depth study. Integrated into the design task, five modules are addressed: 1. on-site climate, 2. comfort and energy demand, 3. construction and materials, 4. energy demand and passive measures, 5. active measures. In addition to the final presentation, there will be two interim critiques. The work takes place in groups of two, with a maximum of six groups of two.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Project grading at semester end is based on the list of enrolments on 31.3.23, 24:00 h (valuation date) only. Ultimate deadline to unsubscribe or enroll for the studio is 31.3.23, 24:00 h.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Design Studio V-IX: Design for Climate
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 21./22.3. (Seminarwoche)
  • Tue 09:45-17:30 (HIL C 15)
  • Wed 08:00-17:30 (HIL C 15)
16 h weekly

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