Applying typological diagrams to analyze specific architectural cases demonstrated how structural types integrate with and influence design intentions, fostering students' awareness of structure as a design tool. Each session combines instruction with exercises, enabling students to quickly gain hands-on experience in solving problems and receiving feedback, thereby deepening their understanding of the relationship between form and force.
Additional lectures further incorporate material and construction considerations, allowing students to develop a preliminary understanding of actual construction practices based on their grasp of geometric force transfer relationships. These lectures help students move beyond the stereotype that “structural design equals mere formula calculation,” connecting it to architectural design thinking.
Student-built structural installations made from everyday household items