Unit+01

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= = =**DESIGN**=

**Introduction** Architecture is a specific kind of design with specific skills and processes, but it also shares many of the basic design skills and concepts with other disciplines. Design is both a noun ( I like the design of that building), and a verb (The architect designed a beautiful building). Design refers to the product (the building) and the process of designing the building.

**DESIGN THINKING**
**Design Thinking,** or what can also be referred to as **Creative Thinking,** is a mindset, or thinking approach to solving a complex challenge or problem. The process is rooted in the ability to understand the world and our relationship to it. Through __empathy, research, brainstorming, prototyping and revision__, creative solutions are found. This process encourages the development of ideas to challenges in a manner that is free from judgment, eliminating the fear of failure, and encouraging maximum input and participation from all participants.

In this course the process of Design Thinking will be developed and applied within all course work. Why? Design thinking is an important thinking skill that is essential to the study of any discipline. It is a process that can be used to solve any challenge in a manner that will be effective and efficient, allowing students to freely explore their own creativity. It can be applied to learning software, designing a building, programming a robot or creating an animation. Several activities will be presented in this first unit in an effort to help you become more familiar with this process. I will ask you to reflect upon your thinking throughout this unit and beyond.


 * ACTIVITY 1 - THE MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE -** teacher led activity

**Step 1** - Do the Marshmallow Challenge ==== **Step 2** - Have the teacher or someone from another group take a photograph of your completed project with all of your all members of your team. Share the photo with your team members. Upload this image to your e-portfolios. ==== **Step 3 -** Watch the debriefing video and discuss

Marshmallow Challenge Debrief

HOW WOULD YOU DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY IF YOU WERE TO DO THIS CHALLENGE AGAIN?
=WHAT IS DESIGN? and THE BASIC DESIGN PROCESS= = **ACTIVITY 2 - WHAT IS DESIGN** =

A more detailed explanation of the steps of the design process




** Activity 2a ** **CREATE A PRESENTATION** Find out the answer to the question posed in the video:


 * How was ice produced and stored in the cities of Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo. in the 10th century? **

PICK **ONE** OF THE CITIES LISTED ABOVE TO EXPLORE HINT: I am looking for an answer the has something to do with architecture.
 * Create a short google presentation showing your research and giving a possible answer to the question. Your answer must be supported by facts. **

YOUR PRESENTATION MUST HAVE BETWEEN 6 AND 10 SLIDES AND INCLUDE A TITLE SLIDE AND A LIST OF RESOURCES AT THE END
 * CRITERIA FOR THE PRESENTATION: **

YOUR PRESENTATION MUST USE BOTH IMAGES AND TEXT TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION

THE SLIDES IN YOUR PRESENTATION SHOULD BE WELL DESIGNED (GOOD QUALITY IMAGES, MINIMAL AMOUNT OF WORDS, WELL ORGANIZED EASY TO UNDERSTAND)

YOUR PRESENTATION MUST INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
 * General information on the climate and weather of the specific city and its specific region in the 10th century**
 * The topography and physical features of the specific city and its surrounding region**
 * The technology available at the time (10th century) including architectural materials and structures.**
 * The cultural and political conditions of the time.**


 * MAKE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE DISCOVERED AND HOW THEY INFLUENCED THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM**


 * Consider what we learned in the Marshmallow Challenge - specifically the notion of assumptions. What were some of the things you might have assumed, when you first read the question? Did these things turn out to be true or not? **


 * ACTIVITY 3 - THE FIVE CHAIRS PROJECT (teacher led activity) **

After completing the activity, document your work by taking a photograph of your pieces and upload to your e-portfolio AND please write a reflection using the following prompts
 * What was it like to build your chairs using the design principles you identified?
 * What was it like to create different iterations of your design?
 * What did you change along the way? What did you learn from your prototypes?
 * Did anyone get stuck at any point? What was that like? What did you do to get unstuck?
 * Which material did you enjoy working with the most? Why?
 * Which material did you like the least? Why?
 * Did the various materials effect, or change your design? If so, explain how.
 * Which material best expresses the essence of the chair your drew?

**CULMINATING PROJECT - BBA CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT**

STEP 1
PAIR UP WITH A CLASSMATE AND FIND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS - DOCUMENT ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS. USE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU: THE LIBRARY, THE INTERNET, PEOPLE ETC.

**A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:**
MUST HAVE 13 SLIDES ( ONE TITLE AND 12 ANSWERS -SEE BELOW) TITLE SLIDE WILL HAVE THE NAME OF THE ACTIVITY AND THE NAMES OF THE PARTNERS SLIDES WILL BE ATTRACTIVELY AND SIMPLY DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE THE CORRECT INFORMATION (THE ANSWER) SLIDES MUST INCLUDE IMAGES (PHOTOGRAPHS) AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION (TEXT) THE PRESENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED TO YOUR E-PORTFOLIO UNDER THE HEADING: ACTIVITY 4 BBA CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT

NOTE: **PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU. CLASSES ARE IN SESSION SO BE DISCREET AND UNOBTRUSIVE AS YOU TRAVEL AROUND CAMPUS. THE ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND BY LOOKING AT THE BUILDING FROM THE OUTSIDE OR FROM THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACES (HALLWAYS, LOBBIES ETC) THERE IS NO NEED TO GO INSIDE OF CLASSROOMS OR OFFICES.**

1. Create a list of the nine (9) major buildings on campus by age (from oldest to newest). Give the date if possible and document your answer with photographic evidence.

2. Find three buildings on campus have a current use that is different from their original use? Give both the original and the current use.

3. Find a location where something that was once the outside of a building is now inside.

4. Find a location or object on campus where an important journey begins and/or ends and there is physical evidence of human use over time.

5. What is similar about the majority of buildings on campus? Please give specific details ( color, materials, shapes, size etc).

6. Which building on campus is distinctively different due to its use of ornament?

7. Which building do you think is the largest on campus (in overall square feet)? Give a **rough** **estimate** in square feet. Total square feet equals: length x width (outside dimensions) x the number of floors

8. Which building is the smallest (in overall square feet)? Give an **rough** **estimate** (see above) in square feet

9. What is the oldest living thing on campus (that is not a teacher) and how old do you think it is?

10. In terms of the architecture or parts of buildings, what structure would you say is the most symbolic of BBA and why? 11. Which building is constructed from a locally produced material? What is that material and, **specifically**, where did it come from?

12. Where on campus is something old connected to something new?

**UNIT REFLECTION**
== **REFLECTION:This unit was designed to introduce you to some important ideas and skills: the design process, the ability to work together, communicate through drawing, to research, and to develop skills of observation regarding the built environment. Use the following prompts as a guide for your writing. Please write a short paragraph ( minimum of 250 words). Use complete sentences, proper grammar and good spelling.** ==

**Required ePortfolio Content**
==**When you are ready, request a time to meet with me to discuss your work. After that meeting you will have an opportunity to revise, or complete the work before the "hard" deadline. If you make changes it is your responsibility to contact me to review the work - otherwise your unit grade will reflect your original unit work.**==
 * 1) **ACTIVITY 1 - Marshmallow Challenge uploaded image AND reflection**
 * 2) **ACTIVITY 2 -** ** "What is Design" notes and ice question and presentation **
 * 3) **ACTIVITY 3- The Five chairs project- documentation and reflection**
 * 4) **ACTIVITY 5-** ** BBA Campus Scavenger Hunt - Google Presentation **
 * 5) **UNIT REFLECTION**

**Additional Resources**

The D School StudioH How to Create Design Challenges - //for educators// The REDlab //for educators//