INTER308 Materiality & Space 3

This final sequential studio course in Materiality focuses upon processes suggested by the distinct intention, application and detailing of materials themselves. Through a series of projects, creative uses and innovative combinations, a broad spectrum of materials are researched, design details considered, drawn and then built at full-scale. The course also highlights the evolving breadth of sustainable "green" building materials available on the market and research into the life cycle of spatial systems, building products and issues of recycling. And, the students learn about the LEED certification process available for commercial design projects. The class will focus upon the role of designers assuming leadership positions in educating the public about the sustainability issues in the built environment. Through the realization of studio projects, the class advances model-making skills and refines aesthetic concerns through the implementation of a wide variety of materials.