The course of Sociology of Architecture promotes a critical approach to design and architecture. The course presents a theoretical framework for the understanding of designed space in its relationship with inhabitants, while critiquing the dynamics between designers’ intentions and people’s appropriation of space.
Students are introduced to a set of sociological concepts that can be applied to the study of design practice and inhabitation. The course continues with a study of a methodological approach to the assessment of design and to the post-occupancy evaluation of the social production of space.
The course encourages active learning through a variety of experiences where students will be invited to participate with a high level of engagement.
Attending students:
Students taking classes will receive instructions during the semester in regard with required readings and final examinations.
Non-attending students required readings and examination:
Students not attending classes will prepare the following readings and take a final written examination during examination sessions as scheduled by the academic calendar.
Required readings for non-attending students:
Tauke, B., Korydon S. and C. Davis (eds.) Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences, Routledge, 2015.
Cranz, G., Ethnography for Designers , Routledge, 2016.
Rasmussen, S., Experiencing Architecture, The MIT Press, 1964.
Zevi, B., Architecture As Space. How to Look at Architecture , Da Capo Press, 1957.
Course program
The syllabus can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/2UwGjku