Tools for Transformation
Funded Proposals
College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Department of Architecture
Design studio is the core of architectural education. Not only is studio the place where students integrate the various kinds of design knowledge, but the student's individual studio desk serves as the "home base" for the student. Therefore, the transformation of the studio environment promises not just the transformation of the teaching of design, but the complete transformation of architectural education at the University of Washington.
We propose to transform architectural education by providing computing infrastructure support (network wiring, software, high-quality input/output graphic devices) in the design studio environments throughout Architecture Hall. Students can also bring their own computers to the studios and "plug and play." To seed this transformation, we also propose the creation of a model Digital Design Studio as a demonstration environment where cutting edge design computing technology can be applied.
This transformation promises impact across the educational culture of the department, while also providing a substantially enhanced level of service to students of the entire college. This project will enhance the quality and excellence of design studio education, of architectural education generally, and will support the creation of sustainable linkages between architectural education and design computing research.
| Contact: |
Jeffrey Ochsner
Chair, Department of Architecture jochsner@u.washington.edu |
| Allocation: | $338,248 |
| Date Funded: | August 2000 |
Tools for Transformation
Funded Proposals
