Project 1 : Case Study Paper

Objectives of Project

The objectives of this project are as follow:

• To integrate architectural design and research through a specific case study, supporting students’ design through extensive research within the framework of sustainability design in Asia.

• To introduce students to activities which culminate in the production of the study; collection, indexing and evaluation of information; analysis of information; compilation and organization of study; writing of study; assembly of illustration and text; design of layout; binding and presentation.

Learning Outcomes of this Project

•  Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the assigned building, within the framework of sustainable design.

•  Identify significant elements of sustainable design through investigation on the assigned building.

• Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of sustainable design of the assigned building.

•  A paper (3,000 to a maximum of 4000 words, double-spaced).

• A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography.

This project will involve the study of STREETS in an Asian city to understand the historical and social aspects of a city by examining the development of tradition, modernization and globalization of streets.

• Students are required to visit a designated area of streets in an Asian city and present observations in a series of photography work and written essay.