Materialisation of Buildings
The key domain chair of Professional Practice in Materialisation of Buildings is vacant.
Flexible domain chair of Professional Practice in Materialisation of Buildings
Prof.ir. C.H.C.F. Kaan is the holder of the Practical chair of Professional
Practice in Materialisation of Buildings.
The Chair participates in the programmes for Bachelor-1, Bachelor-4, Master-1, XXL and High Rise. It is also involved in the master studio for ‘Strategic Architectural Design Development’ (SADD) within which a
3-semester joint degree in Architecture (A) and Building Technology (BT) will be offered from 2008.
MoB staff will also participate in two research projects:
- An analysis of the building process with Real Estate & Housing. The results will be published in a course-book.
- An analysis of ‘European building cultures’. The results will feature in the publication Atlas van Europese Bouwculturen (Atlas of European Building Cultures). Partnerships with foreign universities will play an important part in this project.
SADD/ Relationship with practice
Architects can draw unlimited inspiration from the fascinating contrast between the world of concepts (architect) and the world of construction (contractor, client). We want students to realise as early as possible that materialisation and concept are inextricably intertwined.
‘What is the best way to keep a step ahead of practice?’
‘What materials should I use to optimally express my ideas and concept?’
These are crucial questions which designers must ask themselves right from the start of a project. Communication is also a key concept in the discipline. The more people you commit to a project the greater the chance of success. They can all contribute useful input to the design. We want our students to develop insight into these practices so that they can spot the right moments to switch between the disciplines involved. This is why the master studio is called ‘Strategic Architectural Design Development’ (SADD).
Coordination and information: Henri van Bennekom.
