Total studio: Collaborative design for engineering and architecture

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1999

Abstract

This paper describes an interdisciplinary design studio that utilizes concepts and methodologies intended to create a comprehensive approach to the organization of building design through the merger of several techniques. These techniques include 1) collaborative learning and design, 2) interdisciplinary team teaching, and 3) hypertext courseware and learning modules utilizing multi-tasking workstations. The studio merges the preceding teaching paradigms, building on current research and the experience of the faculty. The studio establishes the premise that architectural design studio and engineering laboratories (structural and mechanical) need to be organized across departmental boundaries as team oriented activities. The learning modules are being developed initially in a multimedia format (analog video and hypertext). They will be finalized in an entirely hypertext format using digital video and browsers, allowing latitude for the development of additional material in the future. The paper discusses the continual shift between synthetic and analytic processes in the context of problem solving, methods of representation, design assignments, methods and process.

Identifier

8744302951 (Scopus)

Publication Title

ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings

ISSN

01901052

First Page

5323

Last Page

5330

Grant

9752459

Fund Ref

National Science Foundation

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