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Laboratorio di Storia dell'Architettura 1 (EA)
Laboratory of Histroy of architecture 1 EA
Stefano Santini

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2016/2017
Credits 3
Hours 50
Period 2s
Language ENG

Prerequisites
In relation to educational objectives that have a tendency to develop critical knowledge of the residential buildings in their particular conformation, does not considers necessary any prerequisites.

Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
The laboratory provides additional tools for the understanding of the design process, from the idea to the design and the construction of architecture, the city and the landscape through reading exercises of case studies selected from the ancient history and the contemporary. In close relation to the issues addressed in the course, it helps to provide the students with the analysis of the heritage and to stimulate sensitivity to cultural and architectural context.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
The knowledge and understanding of the complexity of architectural design are tested in laboratory activities, ranging from the graphic workd to the elaboration of spatial models at different scales.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
The reading of case studies to understand the evolution of languages and techniques of architecture and construction carried in the laboratory is aimed to encourage the learning ability of critical and technical tools that will be developed in the design disciplines.

Program
The laboratory provides additional tools for the understanding of the design process, from the idea to the design and the construction of architecture, the city and the landscape through reading exercises of case studies selected from the ancient history and the contemporary. In close relation to the issues addressed in the course, it helps to provide the students with the analysis of the heritage and to stimulate sensitivity to cultural and architectural context. The knowledge and understanding of the complexity of architectural design are tested in laboratory activities, ranging from the graphic workd to the elaboration of spatial models at different scales. The reading of case studies to understand the evolution of languages and techniques of architecture and construction carried in the laboratory is aimed to encourage the learning ability of critical and technical tools that will be developed in the design disciplines.

Development of the examination
Students activity will be tested in the examination of the teaching which is entrusted with the management of the laboratory.

Recommended reading
Bruno Zevi, ”Saper vedere l’architettura”, Einaudi, Torino 1993. Robert Venturi, ”Complessità e contraddizioni nell’architettura”, Dedalo libri, Bari 1980. James S. Ackerman, ”La villa”, Edizioni di Comunità, Torino 2000. David Watkin, ”Storia dell'architettura occidentale”, Zanichelli, Bologna 2016.

Courses

• Ingegneria Edile-Architettura (Corso di Laurea Magistrale con Riconoscimento Europeo (DM 270/04))