Research paper title Evolving Pedagogical Approach to Understand Design in Architecture published in 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Innovative Techniques in Architecture Organized by Krishi Sanskriti on 26th and 27th april 2014 at JNU,NEW DELHI

Evolving Pedagogical Approach to Understand Design in Architecture

Authors:-

1)Ar.Priya Gupta (Raut) (M.Arch In Architecture Education) S.M.M.C.A, Nagpur, M.S., India  2)Ar.Anjali V.Narad, (M.Tech in Urban Planning) V.N.I.T, Nagpur, M.S., India                                                                                                  

Email:-1) priyaaguptaa7@gmail.com

             2) abhasme3@gmail.com, ar.anjali616@gmail.com

Abstract:

“Design is an expression of feeling………..Any creative Act is design”¹.

 In studying design we try to understand the reason for our choice when we prepare a design. Design is a hybrid activity with a proper blending of art, science and mathematics. Architectural design totally revolves around the process of thinking and visualizing simultaneously in three dimensions. The product of design by an architect should be expressive as well as beautiful. Design is a core subject in architecture education, in which students are involved into various activities regarding design. Many architects, who set an example in front of us, act as benchmarks for studying and understanding architecture in a better way. One of the key areas for any student of architecture is to understand the works of architects. Therefore to teach an Architect’s work effectively is important part in the pedagogy of architecture education,  For Understanding of design in architecture, one must have the ability of perception or judgment of a building. Understanding of any architects work reading their buildings is the primary step which leads to an understanding of  design by designer.

There are different methods, through which an architect’s work can be appreciated Descriptive Method, Interpretative Method ,Evaluative method.

 The normative criteria is a valuable tool to appreciate any building. It evaluates buildings on various design components viz. Form, Function, Space, Structure and Sitting. By using Normative Criteria, a teacher is able to explain the design of an architect  with respect to using the basic components of design. It is a simple yet effective tool and can be used both by the teacher and student in the pedagogical process.

Aim: To evolve an approach to appreciate & understand works of architects by using Normative criteria

Objective:

·         To understand Various Pedagogical Methods to understand and appreciate works of architects

·         To   understand Normative Criteria for appreciating building.

·         To understand the Importance of Normative Criteria in pedagogy of   Architecture Education.

Limitations of paper:

·         Study of Subject is limited to only one Normative criteria. i.e. FORM


online paper link :http://www.krishisanskriti.org/vol_image/09Sep201508091807.pdf