Course Year

: R0962 Architectural Research Methods : Pebruari 2012

Introduction Session 1

Definition of architectural research

Architectural research is the search for new knowledge and new ideas about the built environment Research can be conducted in a variety of sub disciplines, including building technology, environment-behavior studies, history of architecture and computing technology.
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Place of architectural research methods in the curriculum Theories of architecture Architectural programming

Architectural research methods

Thesis research, programming and schematic design =================================== Thesis preparation

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Syllabus Educational objectives Educational goals Course methods Evaluation process

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Educational objectives
To increase understanding of the role of research in architecture To increase the students abilities to interpret and evaluate research To conduct architecture research To present research result To increase understanding of data, information, and knowledge
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Educational goals
NAAB accrediting (2009): In the school of architectural and interior design a C is minimum acceptable grade for a prerequisite. A: Critical thinking and representation B: Integrated building practices, technical skills and knowledge C: Leadership and practice

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A: Critical thinking and representation

Architects must have the ability to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on research and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts. This ability includes facility with the wider range of media used to think about architecture including writing, investigative skills, speaking, drawing and model making. Students learning aspirations include: Valuing lifelong Being broadly educated. Recognizing Communicating graphically in a range of media. inquisitiveness. Comprehending people, place, and context. the assessment of evidence. Recognizing the Bina Nusantara University disparate needs of client, community, and society.

A: Critical thinking and representation

A.1. Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak and listen effectively.
A.5. Investigative Skills: Ability to gather, assess, record, apply, and comparatively evaluate relevant information within architectural coursework and design processes. A. 7. Use of Precedents: Ability to examine and comprehend the fundamental principles present in relevant precedents and to make choices regarding the incorporation of such principles into architecture and urban design projects. A.11. Applied Research: Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form, and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.
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B: Integrated building practices, technical skills and knowledge

Architects are called upon to comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems and materials, and be able to apply that comprehension to their services. Additionally they must appreciate their role in the implementation of design decisions, and the impact of such decisions on the environment. Students learning aspirations include: Creating building designs with well-integrated systems. Incorporating life safety systems. Comprehending constructability. Applying principles of sustainable design. Integrating accessibility.

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B: Integrated building practices, technical skills and knowledge

B. 1. Pre-Design: Ability to prepare a comprehensive program for an architectural project, such as preparing an assessment of client and user needs, an inventory of space and equipment requirements, an analysis of site conditions (including existing buildings), a review of the relevant laws and standards and assessment of their implications for the project, and a definition of site selection and design assessment criteria. 11

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C: Leadership and practice

Architects need to manage, advocate, and act legally, ethically and critically for the good of the client, society and the public. This includes collaboration, business, and leadership skills. Knowing societal and professional. Student learning aspirations include: responsibilities. Comprehending the business of building. Collaborating and negotiating with clients and consultants in the design Discerning the diverse roles of architects and those in related-process. Integrating community service into the practice of disciplines architecture.

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C: Leadership and practice

C. 2. Human Behavior: Understanding of the relationship between human behavior, the natural environment and the design of the built environment. C. 8. Ethics and Professional Judgment: Understanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgment regarding social, political and cultural issues in architectural design and practice.
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Educational goals
Understand the place of the person in the research process Understand the architect as consumer and producer of research

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Course methods
Lectures Student presentation Focus discussion group (individual and team based) Role-playing Video-clips Guest lectures Field trips to research sources Email assignment and evaluation
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Evaluation process
Process grading A. Attendance B. participate intelligently (20%). Product grading Timely submission of well-crafted research workbook containing class note, assignment and related material at the end of the semester (30%). Timely submission of a complete research methods (final = 40%)
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