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Research paper thumbnail of Architectural education at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava Špaček Vitková Šíp

Global Journal of Engineering Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: The authors of this article present an analysis of architectural education at Slovak Un... more ABSTRACT: The authors of this article present an analysis of architectural education at Slovak University of Technology (SUT) in Bratislava, Slovakia. The reason for the summary analysis is to mark the 70th anniversary of architectural education in Slovakia and to acknowledge the 40 years of existence of an independent Faculty of Architecture. The aim of the article is neither to criticise the current state of affairs nor to formulate a programme for the future of architectural education. The article describes things as they are and leaves room for discussion about things as they should be, which must primarily occur via more flexible communication techniques and media. The educational context is documented with examples of current student projects - output in individual subjects/courses. Examples of student work consist in the contemporary output; however, for those who remember explicitly architecture-oriented education, they are a proof that the substance of the education changes only through the inclusion of main topics selected by the institutions. Modifications to the current status in comparison to the optimism of memories correspond with the objective development of the position of architecture.

Research paper thumbnail of Sketching and drawing in the new age Špaček Peciar Šíp

World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: Authors of this article focus on the confrontation between artistic sketching (represen... more ABSTRACT: Authors of this article focus on the confrontation between artistic sketching (represented by architectural works) and technical sketching (represented by engineering designs) in the digital era. The current discussion concerning the actual process taking place between the moment an idea comes into existence and the eventual final design or product is a natural continuation of the discussion associated with the start of the process that, in this respect, may be considered creative. The discussion was held at the analogue level until digital media took the stage. Sketching and drawing as a sole means of the minus 30Y Generation has been substituted with the uncompromising perfection of digital technology. The fact that the word digital originates from digit - finger, is definitely a paradox, as the digital technologies have condemned the fingers to clicking. In architecture, it is still useful to start the creative process with the mind - hand - paper sequence and, then, to follow up with technology to make it more precise. Sketching gives the architect - designer absolute freedom.

Research paper thumbnail of Quality assessment - one task versus multitask model in studio teaching Spacek Sip

World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: The university environment has shifted from the principle of co-operation to the princi... more ABSTRACT: The university environment has shifted from the principle of co-operation to the principle of competitiveness. As a result, a variety of rankings, requiring evidence-based (self)evaluation of quality, has emerged. In this article, the authors focus on the preferred evaluation of the quality of architectural design studios. How should creative work be evaluated? Should this be systemically-based on fixed criteria by comparing student projects with each other or purely intuitively, subjectively? By default, the evaluation of the quality is objectified through public presentation of design studio projects. The problem is that the design studio supervisor cannot compare these results, because of the different assignments, approach of teachers or presentation preferences of individual departments. The authors present the one-task model of design studios for all the students in the same year of study. In this case, a studio supervisor has one unified matrix of studio outputs displayed within a single printed publication. Moreover, one can consider student feedback by using a questionnaire. This model also provides evaluation of the quality of teachers.

Research paper thumbnail of Hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture

Dissertation, 2011

Ecological architecture, as a relevant attitude towards fundamental principles of architectural d... more Ecological architecture, as a relevant attitude towards fundamental principles of architectural design, is still shaping up; the essence and outward forms of this phenomenon are being sought worldwide. For ecological architecture, the expression and conceptual subjectivity are typical. That is why there has been a wide spectrum of architectural “genres” and movements associated with this concept; from neo-vernacular and solar to organic or bionic architecture. The experience tells us that when we add any adjective to the word “architecture”, the adjective will then represent some compilation of external attributes, which are characteristic for this kind of architecture. Nowadays it is relatively simple to identify authentic gothic, renaissance or modern architecture. What kind of appearance apparatus or set of external attributes is unique to the architecture described as “ecological”? Is it possible to differentiate authentically ecological architecture? Could this lead to the formation of a new aesthetic paradigm in architecture?
The primary objective of this dissertation thesis is to verbalize the basic characteristics of a new aesthetical paradigm in architecture by searching for, identifying and analyzing its attributes; those, which are already contained in the contemporary ecological architecture. Main tool to reach this goal is the formulation of a working hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture, which I will try to verify by argumentation, or more precisely: to induce a probability of its validity. The creation of this hypothesis has been evoked by current discussion about ecological architecture. Its formulation is a result of a logical procedure. In this case we consider logic as a science of correct reasoning. Ecologically sustainable building could have a very specific architectural expression, which could be characterized as genuinely ecological.
Resulting from the thesis research is a set of arguments, which support the hypothesis claiming that the ecologically authentic appearance of architecture does exist. If the argumentation is validated, then thisargument will become one of the attributes of ecologically authentic architecture. In this thesis I identified the following attributes:
 Argument / Attribute 01 – Compactness
 Argument / Attribute 02 – Horizontality
 Argument / Attribute 03 – Natural materials
 Intermezzo A – Hi-tech versus low-tech architectural expression
 Argument / Attribute 04 – Dominating south glassing
 Argument / Attribute 05 – Optimization of glass surfaces
 Argument / Attribute 06 – Glass surfaces shielding
 Argument / Attribute 07 – Independent constructions in front of façade
 Intermezzo B – Light-weight versus massive construction
 Argument / Attribute 08 – Effective disposition
 Argument / Attribute 09 – Thermal zoning
 Argument / Attribute 10 – Energy interspaces
 Intermezzo C – References to valid architectural typology
 Argument / Attribute 11 – Straight single-arm staircase
 Intermezzo D – Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans (MEP)
 Argument / Attribute 12 – Solar systems integration
 Argument / Attribute 13 – Hidden heating system
Some important notes from thesis conclusion:
The hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture is highly presumable. Appearance / expression apparatus of ecological architecture consists of a number of identified attributes and mutual relations between them. A new aesthetical paradigm within the context of authentically ecological architecture has not emerged yet.

Research paper thumbnail of Architectural education at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava Špaček Vitková Šíp

Global Journal of Engineering Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: The authors of this article present an analysis of architectural education at Slovak Un... more ABSTRACT: The authors of this article present an analysis of architectural education at Slovak University of Technology (SUT) in Bratislava, Slovakia. The reason for the summary analysis is to mark the 70th anniversary of architectural education in Slovakia and to acknowledge the 40 years of existence of an independent Faculty of Architecture. The aim of the article is neither to criticise the current state of affairs nor to formulate a programme for the future of architectural education. The article describes things as they are and leaves room for discussion about things as they should be, which must primarily occur via more flexible communication techniques and media. The educational context is documented with examples of current student projects - output in individual subjects/courses. Examples of student work consist in the contemporary output; however, for those who remember explicitly architecture-oriented education, they are a proof that the substance of the education changes only through the inclusion of main topics selected by the institutions. Modifications to the current status in comparison to the optimism of memories correspond with the objective development of the position of architecture.

Research paper thumbnail of Sketching and drawing in the new age Špaček Peciar Šíp

World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: Authors of this article focus on the confrontation between artistic sketching (represen... more ABSTRACT: Authors of this article focus on the confrontation between artistic sketching (represented by architectural works) and technical sketching (represented by engineering designs) in the digital era. The current discussion concerning the actual process taking place between the moment an idea comes into existence and the eventual final design or product is a natural continuation of the discussion associated with the start of the process that, in this respect, may be considered creative. The discussion was held at the analogue level until digital media took the stage. Sketching and drawing as a sole means of the minus 30Y Generation has been substituted with the uncompromising perfection of digital technology. The fact that the word digital originates from digit - finger, is definitely a paradox, as the digital technologies have condemned the fingers to clicking. In architecture, it is still useful to start the creative process with the mind - hand - paper sequence and, then, to follow up with technology to make it more precise. Sketching gives the architect - designer absolute freedom.

Research paper thumbnail of Quality assessment - one task versus multitask model in studio teaching Spacek Sip

World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 2016

ABSTRACT: The university environment has shifted from the principle of co-operation to the princi... more ABSTRACT: The university environment has shifted from the principle of co-operation to the principle of competitiveness. As a result, a variety of rankings, requiring evidence-based (self)evaluation of quality, has emerged. In this article, the authors focus on the preferred evaluation of the quality of architectural design studios. How should creative work be evaluated? Should this be systemically-based on fixed criteria by comparing student projects with each other or purely intuitively, subjectively? By default, the evaluation of the quality is objectified through public presentation of design studio projects. The problem is that the design studio supervisor cannot compare these results, because of the different assignments, approach of teachers or presentation preferences of individual departments. The authors present the one-task model of design studios for all the students in the same year of study. In this case, a studio supervisor has one unified matrix of studio outputs displayed within a single printed publication. Moreover, one can consider student feedback by using a questionnaire. This model also provides evaluation of the quality of teachers.

Research paper thumbnail of Hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture

Dissertation, 2011

Ecological architecture, as a relevant attitude towards fundamental principles of architectural d... more Ecological architecture, as a relevant attitude towards fundamental principles of architectural design, is still shaping up; the essence and outward forms of this phenomenon are being sought worldwide. For ecological architecture, the expression and conceptual subjectivity are typical. That is why there has been a wide spectrum of architectural “genres” and movements associated with this concept; from neo-vernacular and solar to organic or bionic architecture. The experience tells us that when we add any adjective to the word “architecture”, the adjective will then represent some compilation of external attributes, which are characteristic for this kind of architecture. Nowadays it is relatively simple to identify authentic gothic, renaissance or modern architecture. What kind of appearance apparatus or set of external attributes is unique to the architecture described as “ecological”? Is it possible to differentiate authentically ecological architecture? Could this lead to the formation of a new aesthetic paradigm in architecture?
The primary objective of this dissertation thesis is to verbalize the basic characteristics of a new aesthetical paradigm in architecture by searching for, identifying and analyzing its attributes; those, which are already contained in the contemporary ecological architecture. Main tool to reach this goal is the formulation of a working hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture, which I will try to verify by argumentation, or more precisely: to induce a probability of its validity. The creation of this hypothesis has been evoked by current discussion about ecological architecture. Its formulation is a result of a logical procedure. In this case we consider logic as a science of correct reasoning. Ecologically sustainable building could have a very specific architectural expression, which could be characterized as genuinely ecological.
Resulting from the thesis research is a set of arguments, which support the hypothesis claiming that the ecologically authentic appearance of architecture does exist. If the argumentation is validated, then thisargument will become one of the attributes of ecologically authentic architecture. In this thesis I identified the following attributes:
 Argument / Attribute 01 – Compactness
 Argument / Attribute 02 – Horizontality
 Argument / Attribute 03 – Natural materials
 Intermezzo A – Hi-tech versus low-tech architectural expression
 Argument / Attribute 04 – Dominating south glassing
 Argument / Attribute 05 – Optimization of glass surfaces
 Argument / Attribute 06 – Glass surfaces shielding
 Argument / Attribute 07 – Independent constructions in front of façade
 Intermezzo B – Light-weight versus massive construction
 Argument / Attribute 08 – Effective disposition
 Argument / Attribute 09 – Thermal zoning
 Argument / Attribute 10 – Energy interspaces
 Intermezzo C – References to valid architectural typology
 Argument / Attribute 11 – Straight single-arm staircase
 Intermezzo D – Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans (MEP)
 Argument / Attribute 12 – Solar systems integration
 Argument / Attribute 13 – Hidden heating system
Some important notes from thesis conclusion:
The hypothesis of the ecological authenticity of architecture is highly presumable. Appearance / expression apparatus of ecological architecture consists of a number of identified attributes and mutual relations between them. A new aesthetical paradigm within the context of authentically ecological architecture has not emerged yet.