Provocative Theses

During the time of the futurists, their ideas seemed unachievably outlandish, however as architecture advances it is evolving into a vision very similar to that of the futurists.

(01/01/1991). “Futurist Architecture”. Twentieth-century literary criticism (0276-8178), 42, p. 336.

Apollonio, Umbro, 1911-. Futurist Manifestos. New York: Viking Press, 1973.

Kellerman, Aharon. “Are Virtual and Urban Spaces at Equilibrium?” Journal of urban technology 22.1 (2015): 133-7. ProQuest. Web. 4 Sep. 2015.

Young, Liam. “Brave New Now.” Architectural design 83.3 (2013): 74-81. ProQuest. Web. 4 Sep. 2015.

Marshall, Lee. “Manifesto Commitment Casa Zampini, Esanatoglia, Italy].” World of interiors 24.4 (2004): 145]. ProQuest. Web. 4 Sep. 2015.

Fulton, William B. “We have seen the Future: A Glimpse into the Futurists’ Den.” Planning 61.12 (1995): 14-7. ProQuest. Web. 4 Sep. 2015.

 

There are many opinions on whether digital modeling programs impede the design process, however modeling programs enhance the design process by allowing for designs that are too complex to be done by hand.

Lücking, T., Dieterle, J., Nikolovska-Steimle, J., Schünecke, S., Serra, L., & Swarupam, T. (2015). Das innovative potenzial digitaler planungsmethoden = the innovative potential of digital planning methods. Detail, 55(6), 608-612, 614. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/docview/1690376559?accountid=13158

Townsend, Alastair, et al. “Data-Driven Cities.” A + U: architecture and urbanism.11 (2014)ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Shelden, Dennis R. “Networked Space.” Architectural design 83.2 (2013): 36-41. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Pizzi, Emilio. “Verso La Riduzione Della Filiera Progettuale Per Ottimizzare i Processi Produttivi Ai Fini Della Innovazione e Della Competitività = Toward the Simplification of the Design Process Chain Aimed at Optimizing the Productive Processes to Improve Innovation and Competitiveness.” Techne : Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment.6 (2013): 55-62. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Mara, Felix. “3D CAD Technology.” Architects’ journal 232.9 (2010): 33-6. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Loyola, Mauricio, and Diego Rossel. “Tecnologías Digitales En La Arquitectura Contemporánea y La Ilusión De Objetividad En Los Procesos De Diseño = Digital Technologies in Contemporary Architecture and the Illusion of Objectivity in the Design Process.” Revista de arquitectura.26 (2012): 66-74. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

 

While the method of architectural education has worked for a very long time, the evolution of society is creating a need to advance architectural education to encompass more than just the design of a building.

Gordon Murray (2012). Education for a smarter profession. Architectural Research Quarterly, 16, pp 281-284 doi:10.1017/S1359135513000171

Lewi, Hannah. “Back to School: Understanding the Evidential Value of the Modern Documentary.” Journal of architecture 20.2 (2015): 193-214. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Fulcher, Merlin. “Profession Divided Over RIBA’s Shake-Up of Architectural Education: Architedcts Fear Reforms could Allow Graduates to Join ARB Register without Practice Experience and Undermine Value of the Title.” Architects’ journal 238.22 (2013): 9-10. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Fulcher, Merlin. “Alex Wright Seeks to Transform UK Architectural Education.” Architects’ journal 235.16 (2012): 9. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Leonard, Richard. “Spaces for Learning Australia].” Architecture Australia 96.5 (2007): 59,60,62-64,66. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

Briggs, Dee Christy. “Reform the Design Studio.” Architecture 85.8 (1996): 75,75,77. ProQuest. Web. 3 Sep. 2015.

 

Designing buildings to manipulate, instead of simply recognizing, airflow creates an advantageous economy as well as design opportunity.

Bhujon, Kand and Sky Lutz-Cavillo. “Indirect/Passive Air-flow Systems.” Austin, TX: University of Texas, 2010. Paper.

Bodart, Magali and Arnaud Evvard. Architecture & Sustainable Development (Vol. 2). Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium: Presses Universites de Louvain, 2011. Book.

Grosso, M. and G. Banchio. “Cities of Wind.” Architecture, City, Environment: Proceedings of PLEA 2000. Torino, Italy: Earthscan, 2000. Book.

Guzowski, Mary. The New Architecture of the Sun and Wind: An Ecological Aesthetic and Ethos of Design. Washington D.C.: AIA COTE, 2008.

Keonil, Nuchnapang and Nopadol Sachachaisevee. The Manipulation of Architectural Elements to Achieve Interior Thermal Comfort: A Case of Residential Buildings in Bangkok. Champaign, IL: The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design, 2013. Journal.

Passe, Ulrike and Francine Baltaglia. Designing Spaces for Natural Ventilation: An Architect’s Guide. New York, NY: Routledge, 2015. Book.

 

Architecture has great influence over our mental states and can easily negatively impact our lives.

Bag, Jatish. “The Architectural Spaces and Their Psychological Impacts.” National Conference on Cognitive Research on Human Perception of Built Environment for Health and Wellbeing. Vishakhapatnam, India: Dignity College of Architecture, 2012.

Cummings, Neil G. Fostering Sustainable Behavior Through Design: A Study of The Social, Psychological, and Physical Influence of the Built Environment. University of Massachusetts, 2012. Paper.

Evans, Gary. “The Build Environment and Mental Health.” Journal of Urban Health. Springer-Vevlad, 2012.

Evans, Gary, Nancy Wells, and Annie Moch. “Housing and Mental Health: A Review of the Evidence and a Methodological and Conceptual Critique.” Journal of Social Issues. John Wiley, 2003.

Moses, Nalina. “Environmental Psychology: Building with Feeling.” Practicing Architecture. The American Institute of Architects, 2012. Website. <aia.org>

Yannick, Joye. “Architectural Lessons From Environmental Psychology: The Case of Biophilic Architecture.” Reviews of General Psychology. The American Psychological Association, 2007. Website. <rug.ni>

 

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One thought on “Provocative Theses”

  1. Thesis 1 is interesting, but consider re-wording it. “As architecture evolves it become increasingly similar to the once outlandish visions of futurist architects of (year)”. It could also be made more specific so that you can argue your point in 1500 words. What specific aspect of today’s architecture is most closely link to futurist architecture? Thesis 2 is very interesting and could definitely be argued. Look at other points of view in order to strengthen your argument- if a building is too complex to be done by hand, should it be done at all (talk to Jamie Cooper)? Thesis three should be made more specific. What are the new needs of society? What do you mean by “more than just the design of a building”? Thesis 4 is also interesting- consider using one or two specific example projects to illustrate your point. Thesis 5 is too broad. As mentioned in the Skwire reading, a thesis topic should be specific and restricted; this topic could cover way too many topics for a 1500 word paper.

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