The role of phenomenology in architectural design is to create spaces that evoke emotions and have meaning for the individuals who use them. Phenomenology was first introduced to architecture by philosopher and architect Christian Norberg-Schulz in his book "Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture." Phenomenology informs each stage of the architectural design process, from conceptualization to construction, by focusing on the essence of the user's experience and designing spaces ...
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems have improved aesthetics but generally cost far more than conventional PV systems because of small manufacturing scale. Thus, in the short and medium term, there is a need for a BIPV mounting system that utilizes conventional modules. Such a design is provided here with a novel modification of conventional photovoltaic (PV) modules to allow them to act as BIPV roofing slates. The open-source designs for the mechanical components necessary to pro...
What is the purpose of conducting a Case Study? As the term Case Study suggests, it is the study of a particular case that is similar to your topic of design project. Doing a case study will help you understand the various aspects that you have to consider while designing. When students begin studying Architecture at a University, the first thing that they are supposed to become excellent at, is doing a documentation or a case study. It could be a case study of a small village, town, a villa...