An Investigation on Recognition of Algorithmic Systems in Architectural Design and Structure Processes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD Candidate in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Architecture, PhD, Faculty Member, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

3 PhD, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Faculty Member, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

10.22034/ias.2020.249548.1361

Abstract

The necessity of conducting research studies on architectural design education has gained more prominence in recent decades.Lack of familiarity with pattern constituents and standard teaching procedures, insufficient training regarding associated models and particular characteristics of architectural education on the part of architecture instructors has resulted in perceived chaos in this discipline and its affiliate fields of study.The present study has taken a developmental-applied approach to study the possibility of developing holistic and process-oriented teaching methods in architectural training and their use in architectural design. Following elaboration on relevant definitions and theories, Ashraf Salama's ten models on architectural pedagogy will be analyzed.Through this analysis, questionnaire items have been developed according to models' conceptions and their theoretical interpretation. The questionnaire have been then presented to students. To find the answer to our study questions, SPSS Software has been used and Binomial Test has been used to evaluate model items through using survey questionnaire.The sample for this study included 206 MA students in Architecture who have been enrolled in Design1&2 courses during six consecutive semesters.The researcher investigated the total impact of questionnaire items on teaching pedagogy applied in atelier instruction and finally Friedman Test has been used to rank models with regard to the scores gained by students.The results showed that pedagogical models aren’t similar in terms of their outcomes for students. Among the plethora of pedagogical models, case study and analogical models gained the highest average ranking and conceptual-testing as well as hidden curriculum models gained the lowest average ranking among students

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Islamic Art Studies
Volume 19, Issue 46 - Serial Number 46
February 2021
Pages 234-253

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