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    DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

    COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT


    KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    FIRST SEMESTER - 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR


    ARC 357: RURAL/URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
    PROGRAMME ONE (WARM UP SCHEME):

    EXPLORING EMOTIONAL SPACES AND NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS AS A TOOL FOR


    DEVELOPING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

    INTRODUCTION

    Living environments, designed and built by architects, have an extraordinary impact on human beings’
    lives. What induces feelings of joy, satisfaction, fear, a sense of belonging, security, ease, and comfort,
    both in private and public spaces? Does the physical layout solely hold responsibility or is there another
    significant aspect that plays a crucial role?

    Architecture and interior design are intricately intertwined with emotions. Their goal is to craft spaces
    with distinct atmospheres that prompt specific behaviours and elicit emotional responses. For instance,
    a shopping mall is designed to generate an inviting ambiance that encourages visitors to shop (Lehnert,
    2011), while the architectural design of a Gothic cathedral, with its unique and awe-inspiring
    atmosphere, might evoke a sense of reverence.

    Here the theory of Emotional Spaces is introduced, referring to a connection between space and feelings.
    Emotional spaces are neither visible nor tangible, yet bodily perceivable (Günther, 2017) and have an
    impact on an emotional level and evoke feelings, that then can be felt physically

    The creation of a connection to one's surroundings might emerge from transforming personal Emotional
    Spaces into the fabric of urban and constructed landscapes. This transformation can foster happiness,
    satisfaction, a sense of security, and ease within spaces. Deliberately integrating Emotional Spaces into
    the design process, alongside recognizing the significance of identity within the environment, could
    pave the way for planning approaches centred around human related approach (Günther, 2021).

    Nature-based solutions provide a promising approach to design by harnessing the power of nature to
    address various environmental challenges. Green infrastructure, such as urban parks and green roofs,
    can also provide numerous benefits, such as improving air and water quality. These solutions, rooted in
    the principles of sustainability, biodiversity, and biomimicry aim to simultaneously enhance ecosystem
    services and improve the well-being of communities.

    By integrating nature into design, the architect can create green spaces, such as urban parks, landscapes,
    and green roofs, which not only provide recreational opportunities but also help mitigate the impacts of
    climate change, such as urban heat island effect and flooding. Additionally, nature-based solutions can
    contribute to the preservation and restoration of ecosystems, fostering biodiversity and providing
    habitats for various species.
    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Campus is divided into various
    zones, including the Academic, Commercial and Residential zones. These zones require interventions
    to improve the user experience at these areas. Each student is required to choose a suitable site for the
    assigned design.

    PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
    The objectives of the Programme are:
    • For students to gain understanding of the use of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) as Inspiration
    for Conceptual Development in Architectural Design.
    • Acquire the knowledge and understanding of how to develop Resilient Communities
    • For students to innovatively create and Design emotional spaces by using Nature Based
    Solutions and approaches.
    • For students to be able to creatively design mobile structures that will create enjoyable and
    reflective activities, modify climate, and showcase the capabilities of ecologically responsive
    design.

    THE PROGRAMME
    The programme seeks to encourage students to appreciate the concept of Emotional Spaces and the
    use of Nature Based Solutions as well as provoke their creative instincts that are applicable to the local
    African Context and KNUST community. The various proposals are targeted at creating habitable
    mobile structures adopting Universal Design Principles and Barrier-free Strategies. The structure
    designed should serve the objective of any Nature Based Solution chosen in terms of form, design
    consideration, and architectural concept. The proposed structure should be water and energy self-
    efficient. The Scheme should also be aesthetically pleasing, conceptually intriguing and functionally
    useful for the targeted users.
    Each student is expected to provide a design proposal for the 12 assigned schemes not exceeding
    15sqm. The design should also be replicable (Be a prototype/standard design).
    Task Submission Date
    1 Introduction of Programme and group formation. 12 Groups for; 15th & 16th
    Scheme 1: Washroom for Community Branding January, 2024.
    Scheme 2: Mobile Cafeteria
    Scheme 3: Learning pod
    Scheme 4: Mobile Library
    Scheme 5: Mobile Clinic
    Scheme 6: Mobile Pharmacy
    Scheme 7: Drama Theatre
    Scheme 8: Emergency Shelter
    Scheme 9: Mobile Kindergarten
    Scheme 10: Hawkers Pod
    Scheme 11: Tree Mini-Mart
    Scheme 12: Tree House
    2 a. Research and present a chosen design principle, concept or an idea 17th January,
    through case studies, sketches, etc. for chosen scheme. 2024.
    b. Research into the Nature Based Solutions and Emotional Spaces to
    create resilient communities.
    c. Present analysis of selected sites (use a scaled site plan) and analyse
    the activities that takes place in the structure (Note: site area should not
    be larger than 15sqm)
    d. Provide a detailed brief, an accommodation/spatial programme
    schedule, functional relationship diagrams, and conceptual process
    (from evolution based on chosen design principle) of the proposed
    space.
    Note the isues related to Climate, Culture, and Construction (3 Cs)
    3 Provide design drawings for the proposed solution (Emotional Space) 25th -26th January,
    • Block plan (1:100), floor plan and sections (1:50) 2024
    • Elevations (1:50) and construct 3D impressions in context
    • Show critical details in (1:20 or 1:25) to explain your structure
    4 a. Model of the proposed design solution in context is to be presented 1st February, 2024
    b. Animations are encouraged
    Note: The work must be very neat, well-organized and legible from a 3-meter distance

    SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    All the work should be presented on not more than 5 no. A1 sheets with appropriate headings, labelling
    (title block) and boarders. Finished physical models of appropriate scale to explain and demonstrate
    creativity of the student shall also be submitted.
    Assessment Criteria include:
    • Documentation and Conceptualization of design solution.
    • Site considerations (Site Plan, Site Layout etc.)
    • Vivid conceptualizations of the scheme.
    • Block Plan, Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations.
    • Critical Details
    • 3D Impressions
    • Physical/Conceptual Model
    Any other means one can best explain the proposed design is encouraged. BEST WISHES!!

    SCHEDULE OF WORK
    Date of Introduction: Tuesday 16th January 2024
    Interim Jury (Design proposal): Thursday-Friday, 25-26th January 2024
    Final Jury (Design proposal): Thursday, 1st February 2024

    STUDIO STAFF
    Dr.- Ing Alexander B. Marful
    Rev. Dr Victor K. Quagraine
    Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Banahene
    Arc. E. Adu-Nyarko

    TEACHING ASSISTANTS
    Mr. Henry Kofi Danso
    Mr. Emmanuel Adzah
    Ms. Amma Agyemang Opoku

    REFERENCES
    Günther, C (2021) Emotional Spaces
    Lehnert, G. (Hg.) (2011) Raum und Gefühl. Der Spatial Turn und die neue Emotionsforschung.
    Bielefeld: Transkript Verlag
    Sim, D. (2019) Soft City. Building Density for Everyday Life. Island Press

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