3D Design: Architectural Design
Understanding Architectural Design
- Gain knowledge of different architectural styles such as Victorian, Modern, Post-Modern, etc.
- Learn about the evolution of architectures from past to present to understand current architectural practices.
- Study the work of famous architects like Zaha Hadid, Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudi etc., and analyse their design principles.
- Understand how various elements like space, form, line, light, scale, and texture function in architectural design.
Aspects of Architectural Design
- Learn how architectural designs are developed from concept to completion.
- Comprehend the use of architectural plans, elevations and sections, to represent buildings in a dimensionally accurate way.
- Understand how to use CAD software in architectural design, to create 3D models and visualisations.
- Appreciate the importance of Scale and Proportions in buildings and how it affects human interaction with space.
- Understand the role of sustainability in modern architecture and how it impacts design choices.
Practical Application
- Develop the ability to create detailed sketches of buildings and structures.
- Be able to model your own architectural designs using a range of materials and techniques.
- Enhance the skill to digitally visualise and present your designs using 3D modelling software.
- Learn how to develop a design brief and meet client expectations with your design solutions.
Evaluation and Analysis
- Understand how to critically analyse existing buildings and structures.
- Learn how to present and justify design decisions effectively.
- Evaluate how different designs can impact the environment and the users.
- Value how architectural designs can influence and reflect the culture and society in which they exist.
Design and Technology in Architecture
- Familiarise with the use of new materials and technologies in modern architecture.
- Understand the role of structural systems in buildings such as loads, forces, stresses, and materials.
- Learn about the role of services like heating, lighting, water, and electricity in buildings.
- Appreciate the impact of technology on architectural design, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D printing.