Course detail

Fundamentals of Architecture

FA-ZARAcad. year: 2012/2013

Theoretical introduction into the creative process of architectural design, in linkage to related disciplines. Characteristic of the fundamental functions of an architectural whole. The objective is to gain , by making a model, the knowledge of the basic effects of the spatial and material structure on the architectural form. Emphasis is put on the urgent need for a permanent awareness of an immediate feeling for building, since recently, in the design of the works of architecture, a constant shortcoming consists in the lack of direct experience with implementation. In our opinion, the activities of the designer and the implementer, now separated, belong to each other, and in the process of the education of the architect, the awareness of this close interrelation is to be preserved.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Jaroslav Drápal, CSc.

Department

Department of Theory (UTold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Theoretical and practical knowledge of the problems, and ability to make us of it in own architectural design activity.

Prerequisites

Knowledge and talent verified in the admission procedure.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Submission of a structural model and passing a written test. Point assessment of the depth, extent of knowledge, and correctness of the structural analysis of a work of architecture.

Course curriculum

Essence architecture, her function, mission and social meaning
Scientific and artistic knowledge world, architecture like synthesis enclosure
Architectural production and theory draft
Coefficients architecture and urbanism in the strict sense of the word, space, matter, form
Coefficients sheet. and urbanism in wider sense, objective character preparatory phase sheet. production, environmentalism
Subjective coefficients sheet. and urbanism, promoter- client, architect- creator, realizator
Architectural production, bases architectural typology, building sorts and architectural print
Composition space, personage and social conditionality production space, raumplan, free ground plan
Architectural structure, structural form, biotekture
Elemental struktural elements, structural system, historical, contemporary, homogeneous, non - uniform
Cubic bearing textures
Architectural form, conception, composition, basic compositional caregory
Bases projection, philosophy project activities, contract documents. Present - day architecture abroad and kriteria her evaluation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

In the framework of lectures, to make the students theoretically acquainted with the basic notions of architecture and the architectural design process, in relation to cooperating disciplines.

In the framwork of tutorials, by building a model to gain knowledge of the basic impact of the spatial and mass structure on architectural form.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Submission of the resulting assignment works in due term. Individual consultations in the framework of tutorials. Study of basic and recommended literature

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DRÁPAL, J. - Výtvarná geometrie (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Jaroslav Drápal, CSc.

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. arch. Markéta Lukačovič, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. arch. Jaroslav Drápal, CSc.
Ing. arch. Irena Šáchová, Ph.D.