Different architects consider design studio as a Lab for production of concepts and drawings. However the quality and quantity of the outcome is important goal for any architect including students. In addition to motivate the students psychologically, there are different methods to achieve this goal. Would you present your experience in such issues please?
The design studio is the core subject of the architectural education. Therefore, it is greatly recommended that assigned coursework of parallel modules to be cross-referenced with design modules, particularly structural and technical courses in order to improve the student‟s conception of a holistic design. Dealing with the problem of structure at an early stage of the design, the student would have a better ability to integrate the structural with architectural design elements and provide a most appropriate scheme for the building construction system. To create interest in structure and technology of buildings, the student would have a variety of inspirations to develop more creative design solutions. In addition, students would experience interdisciplinary learning and working environment.
Dear Mazin,
According to your idea, we can increase productivity in the design studio as we integrate other important modules such as structure with architectural design. I think this idea may associate to increase efficiency.
Using new methods of teaching and discussion
Providing good facilities level of architectural studio
For more information read this please
http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012006/pdf
Dear Rand,
it seems that you linked the idea of productivity to the new methods of teaching and the offered facilities for design studio.
Thanks
Also
Unleashed thinking and imagination for students without any limitations are at the first stage of concept.
Intgrated between theoretical and practical aspects.
Using new technology for both presentations and working
The last but not least
Providing Number of Staff team comparative to number of students.
Qualification level between staff members.
Working as a team for both students and staff.
Regards
Dear Rand,
You’re mentioned two ideas, one related to unleashed thinking and imagination for students, while other related to the staff criteria.
Dear Akram,
There are several factors affecting the students’ productivity in the design courses such as the design problem / the project, the assessment methods and criteria , and the teaching methods. All of these factors can play an important role in fostering or hindering the student’s creativity and productivity, but I believe that the design problem is the most influential, as it is the core of the learning process in the design studios. Through my experience in teaching design studios, I noticed clear variations in the students’ level (same group) according to the nature of the offered project.
I invite you to read my article.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321747584_Design_Thinking_in_Architecture_Education_Issues_Limitations_and_Suggestions
Best regards.