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MARCH-6400-1: BT: Ecological Tectonics

Spring 2022

Subject: Graduate Architecture
Type: Workshop
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Level: Graduate

Campus: San Francisco
Course Dates: January 18, 2022 — May 08, 2022
Meetings:
Tue 12:00-03:00PM, San Francisco - Main Building - S1
Tue 12:00-03:00PM, San Francisco - Main Building - S2
Instructors: Adam Marcus, Alexander Schofield

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 9/24

Description:

 This Building Technology seminar will explore ceramic material assemblies as a locus for expanding architecture’s ecological performance. The seminar will focus on the digital fabrication of modular ceramic systems that can serve as ecological habitat for a variety of species. Specifically, the course will utilize robotic equipment to 3D print ceramic modules that vary in form and texture. Building upon existing work at the CCA Architectural Ecologies Lab, the course will integrate ecological research into non-human species, their habitats, and how artificial substrates might benefit a more biodiverse ecosystem. These topics will be explored through readings, seminars, scientific research, case studies, and a series of full-scale fabrication projects utilizing robotic clay 3d printers. Students are expected to be familiar with the Rhino 3D modeling software in order to take the course. The seminar will take place at CCA’s San Francisco campus; students will be expected to travel to CCA’s Oakland campus periodically for firing of the ceramic parts. 

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