Course Overview
This course will focus on the relationship between culture and the natural and built environment. A study of the local culture in British Columbia will be compared and contrasted with the attitudes and values of other cultures. Topics may include the impact of religion, socio-economic conditions, human behaviour, human psychology, life stages, climate, geography and values of different peoples. The theme of global sustainability, regenerative design and how it is approached within different cultures will be explored through the research and design of the project(s). Open discussions on prevalent attitudes and values of diverse cultures will be used as a means to explore broader ideas and solutions related to the built environment. Students will employ research, debate, analysis and creative innovation to generate solutions for their project(s). Through the study of select cultures, and specific geographic regions, a contextual base will be established in order to implement an appropriate and rational design solution. Previous teachings of theory and concepts of design will be assimilated within the process. Students will apply research methodology to guide design development.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss cultural values of local resources, such as museums, cultural and community spaces.
- Defend design decisions through the use of supporting cultural research, both local and global.
- Utilize information gathering strategies to apply a broader approach to ideas and solutions to the built environment.
- Analyse research findings of a specific culture and locate.
- Discuss preconceived notions that affect an individual’s perspective of other cultures and their impact on the design approach.
- Solve problems through critical thinking, concept development, reasoning and graphic communication.
- Identify and differentiate cultural factors which affect human behaviour within a given space.
- Design public spaces, taking into consideration cultural factors.
- Justify material and product selections to support sustainable practices and closed loop lifecycle.
- Compare and contrast the impact of different cultures on the built environment.
- Create an appropriate design solution for a building interior that responds to the effects of climate and geography on culture.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Degree Studio B: Cultural Exploration (INTD 6300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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