ASTE 527 Finals - Introduction

Dec 18^th, 2012

M.Thangavelu

Conductor

ASTE 527 Space Concepts Studio

• Since 1993
• 3-unit elective modeled after Architecture Design Studio
• Focus on Concept Creation
• Rapid Complex Ideation
• Architecture + Engineering tools
• No time for engineering optimization rigor
• Concepts help planners make choices-may or may not work

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Secrets Revealed !

• Borrow from other professions that deal with complex “wicked” problems
• Solve using “out of bounds” approach
• Associative Logic
• Connections
• Case Studies
• Lectures from creative professionals
• Iterative process – till you get it right !