OVERVIEW

Considering the importance of technology and environmental sustainability for the design of (vegetated) open areas and buildings, the course aims at deepening the relation between design and technology, through the study of systems for the integration of vegetation in architecture and the use of natural elements for climate and environmental control.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

The aim is to provide the tools for facing a design project considering technological and environmental aspects (as limited sources, pollution, etc.) .

The module “Progettazione tecnologica del verde in Architettura” (Technology design for the integration of vegetation in architecture)  aims at deepening the relation between design and technology, through the study of systems for the integration of vegetation in architecture, the design of small structures and  the use of natural elements for climate and environmental control. The aim is to provide the tools for facing a design project considering technological and environmental aspects (as limited sources, pollution, etc.).

The module “Progettazione tecnologica per gli spazi verdi” (Technology design for open areas) aims at providing basic knowledge about the evolution of the environmental problem, considering all the aspects and the relation with territorial management and open areas design. The aim is to provide a method and the tools for a sustainable approach to design at urban and territorial scale.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures, also involving experts. Small exercises and project visits allow deepening the main topics.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Design and technology, green areas and green infrastructure, green roofs and vertical greening systems, economic and environmental sustainability, energy and environment, green areas as resource, biodiversity development.

The main topic of the module module “Progettazione tecnologica del verde in Architettura” (Technology design for the integration of vegetation in architecture) are: vegetation and architecture, aesthetic aspects, design and technology, requirements and performances, green areas and green infrastructure for the control of microclimate and reduction of environmental and ecological imbalances, the choice of plant species considering the performances obtainable, green roofs and vertical greening systems, economic and environmental sustainability, building structures, energy and environment, analysis of small structures (wood, bamboo, steel, glass) and  the use of natural elements for climate and environmental control, the relation between design, energy and environment in architecture. 
The main topic of the module module “Progettazione tecnologica per gli spazi verdi” (Technology design for open areas) are: ecological design and its historical evolution, environmental and microclimatic analysis for sustainable design, the concept of resilience and organic city, stormwater management and green areas, biodiversity development, ecological corridors, sustainable drainage systems (Suds). All these aspects are considered with theoretical and design perspective.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

K.Perini (2013). Progettare il verde in città. Franco Angeli, Milano

At the end of course slides will be available for the students. For each topic a specific bibliography will be provided as well.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

KATIA PERINI (President)

ANTONELLA SERAFINO (President)

LESSONS

Class schedule

TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN FOR OPEN SPACES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The final exam includes the evaluation of the students’ skills considering methodological, theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics of the course. It includes also a discussion on the exercises developed during the course

Exam schedule