IEREK believe in the high importance of science and scientific research and ensures that researcher’s practices and theories are applied in the real world by adopting different programs that serve students, researchers, and managers who investigate and research dynamic changes in the quality of life.
IEREK adopts summer school programs for students who are looking for opportunities to increase their strong points in regards to their career path. IEREK welcome all university students (Architecture major) and Architects from different nationalities background.
The School of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering (ACE) offers Architecture programs that are recognizable by their ‘hands-on’ approach to architecture, working with the physical exploration of materials and the processes of site and context. As a counterpart to our preoccupation with the physical environment, the school also has a number of dedicated computer studios which explore more theoretical and virtual models of architecture.
Built environment includes new buildings, existing buildings and the infrastructure that supports them.
Both, the built environment and the infrastructure including transport, water and sewage, waste, green and blue spaces and energy supply consume massive amounts of energy.
This could be reduced at all scales of the built environment from component to building to the neighbourhood to city to the region if planned strategically.
Creating smart environments enhances people’s comfort and wellbeing besides reducing harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the efficient use of resources including energy, water, and waste.
Smart buildings should be designed flexibly to adapt to future needs and growth.
They should also be designed to be resilient to the momentous and rapidly evolving effects of climate change.
In London, high-rise buildings have become a significant part of the urban model in recent decades, an arrangement that is gradually transforming the city to concentrated vertical in an attempt to address rapid urbanization and increased density.
The A+D Design Lab summer course aims to orient and engages the students in the subject of evolving architecture and urbanism, particularly in London; its history, culture, and wealth of relevant case studies from practice.
The theme of Smart Buildings on Critical Territories will be explored in-depth so the students develop a sound knowledge on this subject.
Students will be encouraged and supported to read, develop and articulate connections between interrelated aspects of theory, design experiments and contemporary practice of smart high-rise buildings.
The course aims to develop the student’s confidence and ability to develop design proposals which are critical and thorough and to apply a range of communication methods and media to present their design proposals clearly and effectively.
“London is growing at a record rate and to support the city’s future growth, we need to harness our incredible technical prowess and look to what new approaches and technological innovation can bring.” Mayor of London, 2016
The built environment includes new buildings, existing buildings and the infrastructure that supports them. Both, the built environment and the infrastructure including transport, water and sewage, waste, green and blue spaces and energy supply consume massive amounts of energy. This could be reduced at all scales of the built environment from component to building to neighborhood to city to region if planned ‘Smartly’.
Welcome from Dean of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, and the Head of Architecture, A+D theme, objectives and project brief.
Group working skills and Presentation skills workshops. Campus tours and social event.
All groups will have the opportunity for a site visit to Central London where the project site is located. There will be the opportunity to visit several high-rise buildings in London.
Deliverables:
Site diagrams, sketches, site survey images to support the project site analysis.
Lecture session delivered in the morning by academics and practitioners.
Students will need to define the opportunities and challenges of the site (environmental, socio-economic, physical, etc) and undertake a comprehensive site analysis. They will be provided with reliable climatic data for London in order to develop a climatic analysis and develop initial design proposals.
Deliverables:
Site and climate analysis and preliminary site / form proposals.
A guided visit in The Crystal’s interactive exhibition on sustainable cities will take place in the morning whereas a hands-on workshop will be delivered by experts from Siemens on smart design and technologies.
Lecture session delivered in the morning by academics and practitioners.
Students will explore the availability of the natural energy resources of their site; sun, light, and wind according to the climate data analysis. Simple modular models could be developed as preliminary design proposals.
The building form and fabric will be explored so as to build the 3-D model the following week.
Deliverables:
Draft drawings/ exploratory models of the proposed house focusing on the form and fabric in response to the climate and site.
Day trip to the city of Bath. Students will have the opportunity to discover Bath, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and has been listed as a ‘cultural site’ with outstanding value and cultural significance since 1987.
Lecture session delivered in the morning by academics and practitioners.
Student groups will start creating 3D physical models and 3D computer models of their project.
Potential passive design strategies should be considered in response to the site, climate and context.
Deliverables:
3D physical model and images of the model-making process.
3D computer model (using Rhino / Revit)
Students will be accompanied to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a unique case study for smart architectural and landscape design and will visit several buildings on site (e.g. Lee Valley Velopark, Copper Box Arena, The Stadium). The students will also be accompanied on a Roof top walking tour at The O2 Arena.
Lecture session delivered in the morning by academics and practitioners.
Students will be experimenting with their 3D physical models and 3D computer models and will have identified a few issues in the design that require further modification. The aim is to optimise the building design for better daylighting, heating/cooling and ventilation whilst ensuring occupants’ comfort. Groups need to make sure they resolve to a smart design using sustainable construction materials.
Deliverables:
Drawings/models of the design strategies proposed to incorporate passive design strategies for optimised building energy performance.
Sustainable materials and construction methods to be investigated.
Students will continue to work on developing the building design by working on their physical and computer models as well as preparing the 2D architectural drawings.
Students should also consider the materials used for the opaque fabric (walls, roof and floors), and the transparent fabric (glazing) to optimise the building energy performance. Students may need to rework the building orientation, location of fenestrations, building envelope iterations, change in zoning, etc.
Deliverables:
Drawings/models of the design strategies further developed to include daylight, ventilation and enhancing occupants’ wellbeing in the indoor and outdoor environments.
Materials and construction methods suggested need to be demonstrated.
Each group will be allocated 30 minutes to make the final presentation of the project followed by a Q and A session and feedback from a panel of reviewers comprised of members of academic staff and architects from practice.
The certificates and awards ceremony will follow the reviews.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Knowledge and thinking skills:
Subject-based practical skills:
Skills for life and work (general skills):
The cost of the two weeks summer School is 750£ (Sterling) per student which covers Course delivery, Travel card in London and breakfast. Flight & accommodation are not included, but suggested accommodation will be posted on the website shortly.
Early registration payment (Before March 31, 2016 )(Expired!) | 750 |
Late registration payment (After March 31, 2016 ) | 850 |
Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa (if needed), by sending an invitation letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
Delegates in any event (conference, workshop, summer school, or any others activities) who cancel their registration due to special circumstances or due to visa rejection for any reason and they do not have a paper published in the proceedings will receive a complete refund minus a £100 administration charges, and the bank commissions. If the proceedings book has already been published or any of the events, where a refund is requested, has started, the fees cannot be refunded.
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University of East London (UEL)
University Way, Dockland Campus
London, E16 2RD, UK
Please Note:
Hotel Name | Location | Rate | Room Type | |||
Hotel Meridiana | 43-44 Argyle Square, Camden | £80 | Single Room | |||
£98 | Double Room | |||||
Royal Hyde Park Hotel | 104-110 Queensway, Westminster Borough | £119 | Single Room | |||
£169 | Double Room |
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