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CONTEMPORARY DEBATES ON THE EDUCATION OF ARCHITECTS – SELECTED EXAMPLES

SODOBNO ARHITEKTURNO IZOBRAŽEVANJE – IZBRANI PRIMERI

Author(s): Branislav Folić,Saja Kosanović,Tadej Glažar / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2014

Keywords: architectural education; studio; research; environment; landscape urbanism

Analytic research on changes in architectural education at global and local level aims to propose adaptation in accordance with new social conditions. In order to create a basis for understanding and applying the latest standards in the architectural education, various examples of published criticism were selected and analyzed. The most analyzed topics are related to the design studios which are seen as the backbone of architectural education. The paper gives an overview of the following topics: Critical review of the educational reforms in the late sixties and early seventies of XX century; Interrelations of theory, practice and education, and importance of architectural research as a new form of practice; Increase in the number of research studios and design-build workshops with an empirical approach to education of architects; Participation of green architecture themes in the curriculum; Landscape urbanism as a synthesis of disciplines that are used in the higher level of study. This review should open a dialogue that contributes to solving the dilemma of existing educational reform at regional and local levels. The research does not lead to a final solution, but it opens the possibility of choice.

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THE METHOD BY FACTORS TO ESTIMATE SERVICE LIFE IN BUILDINGS PROJECTS ACCORDING TO NORM ISO 15686

THE METHOD BY FACTORS TO ESTIMATE SERVICE LIFE IN BUILDINGS PROJECTS ACCORDING TO NORM ISO 15686

Author(s): Silverio Hernández Moreno / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2012

Keywords: Service life; Durability; Method; Buildings; Factors.

This paper approaches the review and explanation of the method for estimating factors for service life on buildings projects in accordance with ISO 15686. This paper discusses generally the most important factors affecting the durability of buildings and addresses an example of a case study which illustrates this norm. This article describes and differentiates the concepts of reference service life and design service life in the estimation process of buildings service life.

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The Albanian organization and organizational structure - the challenges of the adaptation to the dynamic reality

The Albanian organization and organizational structure - the challenges of the adaptation to the dynamic reality

Author(s): Ludmilla Shkurti / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2014

Keywords: structure; organization; strategy; concurrence; dynamic ambient

There were 78,400 enterprises active in Albania in 2011, employing 180,800 people, of which 47% worked in 1,684 enterprises employing more than 20 people. These last enterprises represented 61 percent of the total turnover, and 75 percent of the total investments. These enterprises are predominantly in the industrial and construction sectors. Enterprises with 1-4 employees represent 91 percent of the total enterprises, and represent 14 percent of total turnover. Small enterprises are dominant in the service sector. Business in Albania is currently operating in a global environment, which has a great impact on the theory or practice of organizations, and also on the working behaviour of employees. This already complex environment, which is becoming increasingly dynamic, and growing competition, are also changing the way in which work is organized, as well as the solutions. Great opportunities are arising from a better understanding of Albanian contemporary organizations and the work environment. To take advantage of these opportunities, the trends regarding the relationship between organizational design and design work should be studied and identified. The aim is to identify the potential patterns and the current trends and tendencies in Albanian organization design, providing useful knowledge in the field of Albanian business practices, and future challenges for research in this direction.

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THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DIDACTIC COMPETENCE PROFILE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES (Part I)

THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DIDACTIC COMPETENCE PROFILE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES (Part I)

Author(s): Cătălin Glava / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2009

Keywords: didactic competence; new technologies; e-learning; modelling.

The experimental research we undertook with the purpose to improve the didactic competence profile through the educational integration of the new technologies is situated in the pedagogical field of the investigation-action that have in view the improvement of some didactic strategies through the experimentation of new methods of action, as a researcher directly involved in the didactic process. The study regarding the development through the modelling of the didactic competence profile has as support the theories, the models and the considerations met in the specialized literature regarding the development of the professional competence profile for the didactic career, the principles of efficient introduction of the new technologies in educational contexts and the modelling as training environment of the competences.

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MODEL FOR OPTIMIZING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES ALLOCATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT USING DEPENDENCY STRUCTURE MATRIX (DSM

MODEL FOR OPTIMIZING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES ALLOCATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT USING DEPENDENCY STRUCTURE MATRIX (DSM

Author(s): Doru Ioan Ardelean / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2013

Keywords: project management; financial resource allocation and optimization

Optimizing the resources allocation is one of the most essential aspects in a project management. Any financer or donor requires efficiency in using their funds. The paper outlines the possibility to use Dependence Structure Matrix (DSM) in the project financial management, in order to optimise the financial resources allocation between activity packages, during the project implementation, by focusing on higher risks areas. The effectiveness of the proposed tool was validated by its application to an illustrative example dealing with project resources allocation problem.

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The computer as a generative tool

The computer as a generative tool

Author(s): Tomaž Pipan / Language(s): Slovenian / Issue: 2/2005

Keywords: CAUP; GIS; urbanism

The computer is becoming an indispensable tool. It is capable of fast processing large quantities of digitalised data so urbanists predominantly use it in analytical work with spatial data. Many useful user-friendly GIS tools have been developed, which enable gathering, reviewing and manipulating various spatial information. The article deals with the CAUP programme that uses basic spatial information for automatic generating of spatial limitations and potentials. The programme enables generating of spatial solutions important for determining mutual effects of various spatial data, thus simultaneously allowing different interpretations.

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The computer as a generative tool

Računalnik kot generativno orodje

Author(s): Tomaž Pipan / Language(s): Slovenian / Issue: 2/2005

Keywords: CAUP; GIS; urbanizem

Računalnik je v urbanizmu vedno bolj nepogrešljivo orodje. Zaradi zmožnosti hitrega procesiranja velikih količin digitaliziranih podatkov ga urbanisti uporabljajo v prvi vrsti pri analitičnem delu s prostorskimi podatki. Na tem področju so se najbolj razvila uporabniška orodja GIS, ki omogočajo zajemanje, pregledovanje in obdelavo različnih prostorskih informacij. V članku je predstavljen uporabniški program CAUP, ki uporablja osnovne prostorske informacije za samodejno generiranje prostorskih omejitev in potencialov. Program omogoča generiranje prostorskih rešitev, pomembnih za ugotavljanje součinkovanja različnih prostorskih podatkov, kar hkrati dopušča različne interpretacije.

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ABDUCTIVE IMAGE FORMATION

ABDUCTIVE IMAGE FORMATION

Author(s): Gabriella Gál,László Gál / Language(s): / Issue: 2/2015

Keywords: abduction; visual abduction; visual coherence; abductive image formation in architecture.

Our study, according to its title, will consist of four parts. Initially, we want to elucidate the concept of abduction and the characteristics of abductive reasoning. Then we will turn our attention to visual abduction, proceeding from its logical and psychological discussion in the literature. Finally, we will deal with the question whether building design proceeds abductively. If we will assume that it does, then we will argue for this point. Our argument will be based on a specific example, supplied by the design of an archaeological museum by Gál Gabriella. By way of a conclusion, we will present our logical and philosophical interpretations.

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Legal Duties Of The Beneficiary Of The Building Works

Legal Duties Of The Beneficiary Of The Building Works

Author(s): Valentin Trofin / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2015

Keywords: building works; obligations of the beneficiary; quality of the works

Based on the analysis of the legal regulations concerning building works, in relation to the quality thereof, the legislature preferred to establish a series of obligations for the beneficiary, even though they may have been regulated as rights of the latter. This method emphasizes once again the importance granted to building works. We have to mention the fact that, this way, the beneficiary becomes the factor determining the quality of building works, more than any other entity taking part in the execution of building works. Pursuant to the law, the beneficiary has all the necessary means to execute the building and to provide the quality thereof, thus being the one in charge with the quality of the works.

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Metric-And-Topological Approach Analytical Checkup

Metric-And-Topological Approach Analytical Checkup

Author(s): Angel Zhechev Angelov / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2008

Keywords: metric-and-topological approach; methods and algorithms according; design of electronic; specialized structures; organization of the analytical checkup;

The paper is treating the questions, connected with development and investigation of methods and algorithms according to the principles of the metric-and-topological approach for design of electronic specialized structures with single layer of commutation. The presented methodology is directed to realization of all electrical connections in automatic mode, applying strong interconnection of the different stages of placement and rooting and providing possibilities for more deep analysis of the problem for rational utilization of the substrate area with maximum consideration of the restrictions and the specificity of the applied fabrication technology.

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Some Applications of Panel Data Models in Small Area Estimation

Some Applications of Panel Data Models in Small Area Estimation

Author(s): Vilma Nekrašaitė-Liegė / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2011

Keywords: Small area estimation;panel-type data;model-based;model-assisted

This study uses a real population from Statistics Lithuania to investigate the performance of different types of estimation strategies. The estimation strategy is a combination of sampling design and estimation design. The sampling designs include equal probability design (SRS) and unequal probability designs (stratified SRS and model-based sampling designs). Design-based direct Horvitz- Thompson, indirect model-assisted GREG estimator and indirect model-based estimator are used to estimate the totals in small area estimation. The underlying panel-type models (linear fixed-effects type or linear random-effects type) are examined in both stages of estimation strategies: sample design and construction of estimators.

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Improving the management technique of logistics planning in the supply chain

Improving the management technique of logistics planning in the supply chain

Author(s): Liljana A. Sosunova,Sergey Noskov,Irina A. Goryacheva,Natalia V. Astafieva,Sergey A. Kalashnikov / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2018

Keywords: logistics processes; management model; management technique; principle design; supply chain;

The multidimensionality of transformations that take place, the diversity of destabilizing factors in the environment reduce reliability, sustainability, efficiency of both logistics processes and the entire production and economic activity, and they need their modern economic reflection. The successful activity in the unstable economic environment is impossible without proper strategic analysis and the formation of the effective management system that requires the search for new techniques, the development of logistics-oriented concepts, management approaches to logistics processes that can ensure the goals achievement under the continuous systemic development and disturbance flow. The goal of the research is to improve the technique and develop a management model for logistics processes, considering the effect of the disturbance flow. In accordance with the goal, it is necessary to solve the following scientific problems: to reveal the patterns of logistics processes for the formation of a signal system on management points within the framework of management structures; to develop components of the management technique for logistics processes, taking into account the disturbance flow; to systematize and supplement the principles of logistics processes for the formation of the rational totality of components in the management technique. Thus, the implementation of the proposed management technique for logistics processes will lead to the formation of optimal management impacts within each element, subsystem and the entire structure of the supply chain, ensuring the sustainable development vector at each time period and achieving the goals set under the influence of the disturbance flow, adaptability, flexibility and efficiency of processes.

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Project Portfolio – Competitive Advantage for Design&Construction Companies Marketing Their Activities

Project Portfolio – Competitive Advantage for Design&Construction Companies Marketing Their Activities

Author(s): Ionela Claudia Alecsa Știrbeț,Florin Popescu / Language(s): English / Issue: 5/2015

Keywords: marketing projects; project portfolio; construction industry; design and engineering for construction;

Complex markets, intense competition, advanced technologies, demanding customers and prudent shareholders require marketing intelligent. To understand the markets evolving and how can be modeled in order to identify better opportunities before others, to beat competitors in a much more intelligent than reducing tariffs, to innovate radically in new directions, to establish lasting relationships with customers and provide substantial gains to shareholders, it requires an approach based on exploitting competitive advantange. This is the very dynamic construction market, within its design and construction services. This paper presents an analysis on marketing methods to attract clients with the main aim of this research to identify the importance of Project Portfolio as a competitive advantage in the construction market whereas companies are constantly challenged to adopt survival and growth strategies, generating "projects" that make them internationally competitive and support winning contracts. Additional, tools used in marketing design and construction projects and services were studied in order to rank the importance/ position of the Project Portfolio related to volume/ values of signed contracts. In this higher competitive environment, where companies do their best to adapt changes, how should they market better and effective? The analysis was performed on top 100 Romanian design&engineering companies and top 100 construction companies, although the questionnaire survey was sent to top 150 companies in the market, but 100 responses were received. Based on the questionnaire’s findings, project portfolio, recommendations and ability to further diversify the company's portfolio services were ranked top three identified to attract investors and clients.

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Aesthetics of 1950s and 1960s interiors presented in Polish comedy films from that period

Aesthetics of 1950s and 1960s interiors presented in Polish comedy films from that period

Author(s): Joanna Wojciechowska-Kucięba / Language(s): English / Issue: 31/2017

Keywords: aesthetic; Adolf Dymsza; Andrzej Łapicki; Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Sylwester Chęciński; Tadeusz Chmielewski; comedy film; design; Eams; Jan Batory; Jan Fethke; Garsoniera; Władysław Hańcza; Jan Rybkows

This article is an attempt at outlining key aesthetic standards of interior design of the 1950s and 1960s on the basis of examples exhibited in the Polish and foreign romantic comedies of that time. Some distinguishing features of 1960s Polish aesthetics were the characteristic abstract language, organic form, asymmetry, diagonal lines, arrangements based on “A” and “X” letter outlines and lively colours. Furniture design used new materials mostly plywood and plastics such as polyvinyl chloride and epoxy resins. The 1960s, called “small stabilization” by design historians, were slightly different. Shops offered a variety of new products designed by Polish creators – such as furniture, home appliances, tools and machines. New Polish industrial design of 1960s is represented by the RAMONA and EWA radios and the BAMBINO record player, whereas sectional furniture – especially SYSTEM MK designed by Bogusława and Czesław Kowalski, better known as “the Kowalskis’ furniture” – became the icon of the decade. Polish and foreign romantic comedies from 1950s and 1960s are an excellent iconographic source of information on how interior design changed in the second half of the 20th century, and specifically on how living space was organized and adapted for private and public purposes. In Poland, attempts were made to use all the “design innovations” coming from the west, however, the immutably closed Polish borders prevented them from spreading freely. We had to use local designers. In the 2nd half of the twentieth century, a period which Prof Irena Huml called “the invasion of modernity” started. The doctrine of socialist realism was rejected and the focus was on modernity. Innovation became the most desirable feature of a work of art, and modernity the most important concept.

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PDPIE Framework: Online Course Development Quality Cycle

PDPIE Framework: Online Course Development Quality Cycle

Author(s): Afsaneh Sharif,Merce Gisbert / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2015

Keywords: Distance and e-learning methodology; E-learning policies and strategies; Quality issues; Standards and standardisation

The growth of online education, new approaches for its delivery, its convergence with on- campus learning, and its global impacts have created considerable discussions in quality of online learning all around the world. This has also brought educators’ attention into the practice of those professionals involved in online course development including instructional designers who are the key professionals involved in online course development. Planning, Design, Production, Implementation, Evaluation (PDPIE) Framework is an online course development quality framework which is the result/outcome of a PhD study conducted in Spain and Canada. The study and observation of the evolution of technology, instructors and learners’ roles, and instructional designers’ cultural and educational differences led to development of a flexible online course development guideline within this field. The guideline can be found at http://wiki.ubc.ca/Design_Quality_OnlineCourse (Sharif, 2014)

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Load and resistance factors for prestressed concrete girder bridges

Współczynniki obciążenia i nośności dla betonowych sprężonych mostów

Author(s): Andrzej Nowak,Olga Iatsko / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2020

Keywords: design point; design formula; prestressed concrete girders; resistance factor; reliability index; bridge live load; safety margin

There has been a considerable progress in the reliability-based code development procedures. The load and resistance factors in the AASHTO bridge design code were determined using the statistical parameters from the 1970's and early 1980’s. Load and resistance factors were determined by first fixing the load factors and then calculating resistance factors. Load factors were selected so that the factored load corresponds to two standard deviations from the mean value and the resistance factors were calculated so that the reliability index is close to the target value. However, from the theoretical point of view, the load and resistance factors are to be determined as coordinates of the so-called “design point” that corresponds to less than two standard deviations from the mean. Therefore, the optimum load and resistance factors are about 10% lower than what is in the AASHTO LRFD Code. The objective of this paper is to revisit the original calibration and recalculate the load and resistance factors as coordinates of the “design point” for prestressed concrete girder bridges. The recommended new load and resistance factors provide a consistent reliability and a rational safety margin.

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The Lightship Mass Calculation Model Of A Merchant Ship By Empirical Methods

The Lightship Mass Calculation Model Of A Merchant Ship By Empirical Methods

Author(s): Vedran Slapničar,Katarina Zadro,Victor Ložar,Ivo Ćatipović / Language(s): English / Issue: 6s/2021

Keywords: Preliminary ship design; database; lightship mass calculation; regression analysis; empirical methods; calibration; merchant ships; bulk carriers; container ships; tankers

Estimating the lightship mass is an important factor in the early stage of ship design given its impact on shipbuilding costs. The mass of the hull and equipment, as well as its distribution, affects the hull strength, deadweight, and stability of the ship. Furthermore, a good estimate of the lightship mass in the preliminary phase is very important for defining the construction costs as accurately as possible. As the time available to the designer in the conceptual or preliminary phase of ship design is often limited, the methods used to determine the lightship mass must be reliable, fast, and effective. The paper presents and analyzes methods for estimating the lightship mass that are based on empirical data of built ships. Several empirical methods were combined and calibrated to establish the least-squares method which combination gives the value of the lightship mass closest to the one given in the collected database for three types of merchant ships: tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships. The paper presents the results of the calculations of the masses of hull steel, outfitting, machinery, and superstructure. It can be concluded that the presented model for all three types of merchant ships gives satisfactory results.

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Reform of the University Curriculum in Usability: A Case Study Implementing an Integrative Approach

Reform of the University Curriculum in Usability: A Case Study Implementing an Integrative Approach

Author(s): Yevgeniya AMELINA,Erkki Sutinen,Seppo Helle / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2022

Keywords: user experience; usability; curriculum update; semi-structured interview; thematic analysis;

User-centricity and usability are a premise of digitalization, a current trend for business model innovation based on advanced digital technologies. The article addresses a gap in the literature, in which descriptions of the cases of updating university curricula in usability are lacking. This gap also exists in the practice. The study uses the example of a project for revising the content of usability courses at the University of Turku as a case. The research objective is to explore an integrative approach to usability education. For this, we consider the data collected via interviews with the faculty teaching usability subjects. Thematic analysis is applied to examine the interview outcomes. Recommendations as to updating usability curricula are provided.

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Perspectives on modularity

Perspective asupra modularității în modă

Author(s): Evelina – Elena Tănasie / Language(s): English,Romanian / Issue: 10/2022

Keywords: modular design; fashion; consumer; clothing; longevity; innovation;

Sustainability is directly associated with the longevity of the life cycle of an article of clothing, and its ability to be modular ensures a stronger relationship with the user because he can be directly involved in its transformation, in creating variations of aesthetics, according to need, context, preferences or season. Clothing modularity has been around since the 17th century and currently can innovate approaches to clothing design while respecting consumer needs and decreasing the frequency of clothing purchases.

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Poznań Academy of Space as an Example of a Student Spatial Education Project

Poznańska Akademia Przestrzeni jako przykład studenckiego projektu edukacji przestrzennej

Author(s): Adam Wronkowski / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 63/2021

Keywords: spatial education; spatial awareness; urban workshops; urban design; universal design;

Activities aimed at impacting the social space for preschool children are increasingly common. The need to start this type of education from an early age is recognized. In the world and in Poland, many joint actions are being created to familiarize children with the issues related to urban planning, elements of spatial development and the needs of city users. One such program is the Poznań Academy of Space project, implemented since 2016 by the Academic Scientific Association of Spatial Management. The aim of the paper is to present the above project as an example of student activities to increase spatial awareness among the youngest city users. The article presents the theoretical foundations of the project, current activities and plans for the project development in the upcoming years.

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