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3+2 versus 5 : A comparison of the structure of architectural education with reference to course changes at University of Moratuwa

Chandrasekara, DP [Conference-Abstract]

The architectural education system at University of Moratuwa (UOM) was changed to a direct 05 year Bachelor of Architecture degree from the 2003 new entrants. Prior to that, the format of the architectural education at ...
Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities

Wijerathne, N [Conference-Abstract]

Since the last few decades the world population has been increasing in a faster rate. With the increasing population, the needs of the people have also increased. Because of that more people have lean towards to move to ...
Architectural education - redirecting with emerging trends in practice

Amarasekera, A [Conference-Abstract]

The last 30 years since the emergence of Information Technology has seen vast changes to world economies, shifting of wealth to Asia, Business Process Outsourcing, massive growth in Air Travel & Tourism etc. It has also ...
Architectural education and profession in bangladesh : feedback from practice

Begum, JA; Siddiqua, A; Afroz, R; Malik, ABMM; Chowdhury, TS; Al-Hasan, MR [Conference-Abstract]

Institutional architectural education in Bangladesh, started in 1961, has passed through around five decades within which the context has changed. The rapid growth of population, expansion of development works in public ...
Architecture of a 'third-world': design, technology and architectural education

Pathiraja, M [Conference-Abstract]

The changing social, economic and environmental challenges in the developing world call for an amplification of the role of the architect. Rather than continue standing by the old principle of non-compatibility between ...
Architecture, urbanism and critical theory

Goonewardena, K [Conference-Abstract]

How should architects educate themselves in Sri Lanka today? Approaching this question from the standpoint of cities, I will present in the form of theses the basic lessons to be drawn from attempts made by modernist ...
CRIT (ICAL) encounters

Sara, R; Rice, L [Conference-Abstract]

The crit forms the primary narrative through which architectural education is operationalized. The crit, 'design jury' or 'design review' inhabits a liminal space through which the process of learning architecture and ...
Draw Edward draw

Francis, K [Conference-Abstract]

this paperfexamines two First Year Architecture Studio projects conducted at Unitec Department of Architecture, Auckland during the second semester of 2010. Discipline was at the heart of these Studios. Both projects ...
"EAVESDROPPING" can it add to a student's learning by allowing them to witness his or her own Summative assessment and feedback event?

Rennie, J [Conference-Abstract]

The Design Studio learning system within most Tertiary Design Schools has a unique critique method, often called "The Crit;" this event itself has been analyzed and written about extensively. However, we have also had a ...
Education and educational spaces

Wandrekar, SH [Conference-Abstract]

The main key to progress is education. It consolidates the foundation of future growth, which decides the destiny of the student. Overall development of students' character building through development of their mind, ...
Effective teaching strategies in architectural education 'Adventure learning' - learning through experience & fun (Reflections on the modules-world history of architecture & design)

Samaratunga, M [Conference-Abstract]

Individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. Therefore learning/teaching methods always differ from one person to another. There are large variety of different learning/teaching methods and selected ...
Imagining architecture: science fiction as a source of futuristic design

Perera, SVD [Conference-Abstract]

The profound changes that are happening based on new discoveries and new interpretations, of the world not only changes Architecture "as we know it", but also demands a reconfiguration of the way one looks at and approaches ...
Improving quality of group work: reflections on module - colour ( ad 1030 / dd 1030 )

Hettiarachchi, AA [Conference-Abstract]

Working in groups has been established to have multiple benefits in higher education. Yet, its effective execution to achieve the expected outcomes in terms of quality has always been a challenge. The mark received via ...
Interdependency and the individual! Socialisation as a formal learning construct

McClean, D [Conference-Abstract]

One of the enduring and memorable, properties and qualities of the 'unique situational laboratory' of design studio as a learning environment (Travar and Radford, 2003) is its ability to < support and foster social ...
Interface between architecture & urban design in architectural education

Ahmed, S [Conference-Abstract]

This article explores the interface between architecture and urban design and questions the relevance and limits of so called 'urban design' knowledge being imparted to architectural students at the Department of ...
National quality assurance guidelines for architectural education - help or hindrance in curriculum development and innovation

McCartney, K [Conference-Abstract]

This paper will outline the nature of a national guideline for quality assurance and standards in architectural education. It will also report on the application of the guidelines in testing the curriculum of the Bachelors ...
On the teaching of wonder

Chandavarkar, P [Conference-Abstract]

Educational institutions that impart a high level of critical and intellectual rigour in their students are usually considered as "good". However, when one compares regions that have these "good" institutions with regions ...
Post -colonial attitudes in the delivery of western architectural education in China

Raat, TV; Yun, X [Conference-Abstract]

Western academics involved in the delivery of joint-courses in China are normally accorded the status of 'foreign experts'. This description, and a tendency among many westerners to be ignorant of the motivations and ...
Reflections of design teaching at the B. Design course

Pathirana, H [Conference-Abstract]

First and foremost, vision of design is stated in the programme sheet that is given to the students. Programme sheet should have the 'introduction' to the project along with the learning objectives. It should trigger ...
Retrofitting for sustainability: intervening thermal performance of existing non-domestic buildings

Jayaweera, N; Rajapaksha, U [Conference-Abstract]

Retrofitting existing buildings for energy sustainability is a recently developed area of research and study in architectural design. A significantly high share of energy is used to maintain indoor thermal comfort in ...

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