Official Blog Link: (please refer for further insights)
http://workshop-gangani.pencilheadz.net/

Previous Workshops:
(4) Sushant School of Arts and Architecture, Gurgaon [2 Days Workshop]
(3) R.V. College of Architecture, Bangalore [2 Days Seminar]
(2) Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai [2 Days Seminar]
(1) School of Architecture, CEPT, Ahmedabad [3 Weeks Workshop]

Abstract:
Contemporary society is growing in the age of information and communication technologies (ICT) which does affect the living patterns of the people. ICTs are constantly evolving on the exponential rate. Simultaneously, architecture is also going under major paradigm shifts and seeking for new practices due to such advancements of ICTs. A few emerging practices have started redefining conventional architectural methods by the means of multidisciplinary and collaborative practices between art, design, architecture and engineering. In consideration of this viewpoint; there are various levels of complexities associated with architectural practice in context of developing nations which attempts to address these challenges. For example, contemporary architectural practices in India is going under enormous transformation due to several issues related to globalization such as diversity of culture, population, economy, infrastructural developments, rapid urbanization, spatial constraints, media- technologies and so forth. Architects are trying to address such issues by providing adaptable and flexible design approach where they search for solutions which are not only problem solving, functional exercise but also refers to context, culture, society and overall users’ spatial experience.

In such cases, instead of studying advancements of ICTs in isolation, it is important to understand the role/relationship between DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY that addresses architecture. A new emerging architecture of Responsive and/or Smart built environment emphasis on such relationships and their integration into buildings.

There is a potential to study this subject from the Indian viewpoint.

Aim and Objectives:
Larger aim of this workshop is to understand the built and spatial characteristics of Responsive/ Smart environment. Primary focus is to study the role of design and technology in the making and controlling of building or building elements. It also attempts to understand the overall users’ spatial experience.

Keywords:
ICT, Globalization, Multidisciplinary practice, Flexibility, Responsive, Built environment, Users’ experience, Society, India, Design, Technology, Kinetic, CAD/CAM, Sensors Technology, Context Awareness, HCI, Ubiquitous Technology

Structure of the Workshop:
A workshop is structured into two sessions.

The first session tries to explore the theoretical aspects through various audio visual presentations. The theory is explained with brief overview without focusing on any specific aspect of Responsive/ Smart built environment considering the scope and limitations of time.

The second session is assigned for a time problem based on thematic topic. A few short brainstorming exercises are introduced before time problem to understand the fundamental and technical concepts related to interactive system design, kinetics, CAD/CAM, sensors, ubiquitous technology and so forth. Time problem given to the students is a formal (utopian) exercise where they have to explore design solutions based on the lessons learnt from initial exercises. It is a team work and each team is given flexibility in terms of selecting their representation techniques such as collages, sketches, renders, simulated animations, movies etc.

There is an exhibition of students work at the end of the workshop for entire college. Later on participants can compile their work in a booklet format. They can also think of creating a blog or a group on any other social networking website for further discussions.

Official Blog Link: (please refer for further insights)
http://workshop-gangani.pencilheadz.net/

Previous Workshops:
(4) Sushant School of Arts and Architecture, Gurgaon [2 Days Workshop]
(3) R.V. College of Architecture, Bangalore [2 Days Seminar]
(2) Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai [2 Days Seminar]
(1) School of Architecture, CEPT, Ahmedabad [3 Weeks Workshop]

Abstract:
Contemporary society is growing in the age of information and communication technologies (ICT) which does affect the living patterns of the people. ICTs are constantly evolving on the exponential rate. Simultaneously, architecture is also going under major paradigm shifts and seeking for new practices due to such advancements of ICTs. A few emerging practices have started redefining conventional architectural methods by the means of multidisciplinary and collaborative practices between art, design, architecture and engineering. In consideration of this viewpoint; there are various levels of complexities associated with architectural practice in context of developing nations which attempts to address these challenges. For example, contemporary architectural practices in India is going under enormous transformation due to several issues related to globalization such as diversity of culture, population, economy, infrastructural developments, rapid urbanization, spatial constraints, media- technologies and so forth. Architects are trying to address such issues by providing adaptable and flexible design approach where they search for solutions which are not only problem solving, functional exercise but also refers to context, culture, society and overall users’ spatial experience.

In such cases, instead of studying advancements of ICTs in isolation, it is important to understand the role/relationship between DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY that addresses architecture. A new emerging architecture of Responsive and/or Smart built environment emphasis on such relationships and their integration into buildings.

There is a potential to study this subject from the Indian viewpoint.

Aim and Objectives:
Larger aim of this workshop is to understand the built and spatial characteristics of Responsive/ Smart environment. Primary focus is to study the role of design and technology in the making and controlling of building or building elements. It also attempts to understand the overall users’ spatial experience.

Keywords:
ICT, Globalization, Multidisciplinary practice, Flexibility, Responsive, Built environment, Users’ experience, Society, India, Design, Technology, Kinetic, CAD/CAM, Sensors Technology, Context Awareness, HCI, Ubiquitous Technology

Structure of the Workshop:
A workshop is structured into two sessions.

The first session tries to explore the theoretical aspects through various audio visual presentations. The theory is explained with brief overview without focusing on any specific aspect of Responsive/ Smart built environment considering the scope and limitations of time.

The second session is assigned for a time problem based on thematic topic. A few short brainstorming exercises are introduced before time problem to understand the fundamental and technical concepts related to interactive system design, kinetics, CAD/CAM, sensors, ubiquitous technology and so forth. Time problem given to the students is a formal (utopian) exercise where they have to explore design solutions based on the lessons learnt from initial exercises. It is a team work and each team is given flexibility in terms of selecting their representation techniques such as collages, sketches, renders, simulated animations, movies etc.

There is an exhibition of students work at the end of the workshop for entire college. Later on participants can compile their work in a booklet format. They can also think of creating a blog or a group on any other social networking website for further discussions.