p-a-d-r-a
p-a-d-r-a
(meaning Earth/Village)
(meaning Earth/Village)
Pr-Academic Delegateship in Regenerative Architecture
Pr-Academic Delegateship in Regenerative Architecture
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Hosted by Sacred Groves in collaboration with EartHauz Architecture & Design, Centre for Building Biology & Studio Naqshbandi, Auroville
COURSE Background
COURSE Background
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sacred Groves, Centre for building biology and Earthauz Architecture & Design has decided to collaborate to migrate its learning programs online and offer a diverse range of students the same content in Natural Building that it previously offered on-campus. Of course minor modifications are necessary but the team feels this will make the course content more application oriented with practical building projects that are specifically designed for the student’s local context. Hence the name Pr-Academic- a combination of practise and academics- design and real-building!
Each student who successfully completes the PrAcademic program would become a Delegate who in turn will spread the word of practical Natural Building with diplomatic zeal effectively leading Regeneration projects in their local context.
course objectives
course objectives
To set students firmly on the path of discovery of Regeneration principles.
To equip students with the skills of integration & synthesis to handle Regeneration challenges.
To develop local practical micro-projects in Regeneration across India and the world.
To generate proactive diplomats for the emerging field of Regenerative Architecture in the world.
SCOPES & LIMITATIONS
SCOPES & LIMITATIONS
Given the fact that only a few days in the course would be with live/field sessions it becomes imperative that the online environment is well adapted to the needs of hands-on learning. Therefore we will restrict a lot of the content on Natural Building to suit the specific situations of each student. One of the limitations would be the lack of one-on-one time with each student which is not an issue in the field. We will address this by building in peer-learning in triads. However there are limitations to such learning. The 2-day field session after the Design Summit would support the RA Delegates to orient to the essentials of learning by doing.
learn about
learn about
Regenerative Architecture
Clean Building & Zero Waste in Architecture
Regenerative Economics: Net-Zero Investment in Housing
Building Biology in Architecture
Building with Raw Earth - Cob, Adobe, Rammed Earth, Wattle & Daub
Building with Lime- Mixes, Mortar, Plaster
Earthen and Lime-based Natural Finishes
Bamboo Craft in Architecture
gain practical experience
gain practical experience
Practical Application of Regeneration principles, Clean Building, Zero Waste, Net-zero investment, Building Biology and Natural Building in a live Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Design project.
Startup skills and mobilisation of funding for the project.
Implementation of the Build-phase.
Final Synthesis and Integration with Student-Collective’s Experience.
COURSE TIMINGS:
COURSE TIMINGS:
3 Days a week ,6 hours commitment online and 4 to 12 hours offline depending on your level of attention and proficiency.
MONDAY EVENINGS : BUILDING BIOLOGY
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS : REGENERATIVE ARCHITECTURE
FRIDAY EVENINGS : NATURAL BUILDING
EVENINGS FROM 8:30 PM onwards
courseS:
courseS:
MANU GOPALAN
COURSE 01
REGENERATIVE ARCHITECTURE
REGENERATIVE ARCHITECTURE
STREAM 1
STREAM 1
Regenerative Architecture (Week 1 Session 1)
Clean Building and Zero Waste in Architecture (Week 2 Session 1)
BuildFree Collective: How to build your home with net-zero investment? (Week 3 Session 1)
Crit sessions for triad-group projects and individual assignments
General structure of the session:
Brief presentation by Facilitator on Topic 10 mins
Synthesis Drawings by Students 10 mins
Live Project Case Study 10 mins
Synthesis Drawings by Students 10 mins
Q&A 30 mins
Framing of Research Question by Students 15 mins
Practice Live Project 30 mins
General Summary/ Next Steps 5 mins
STREAM 2
STREAM 2
Introduction to the various building components with Natural & Upcycled Materials
(Week 8 Session 1)
Applying Regenerative Principles to your Context
(Week 8 Session 3)
Crit sessions for practice projects and individual assignments
General structure of the session:
Brief presentation by Facilitator on Topic- 25 mins
Synthesis Drawings by Students- 5 mins
Q&A- 45 mins
Sharing of Drawings- 40 mins
Conclustion/ Next Steps- 5 mins
RENE JANSSEN & MONA PINGEL
COURSE 02
BUILDING BIOLOGY
BUILDING BIOLOGY
Week 1: Introduction
Introducing myself and students
Purpose of the course
What is building biology
Short history
Environmental health
Examples
Week 2: Standards
25 principles of building biology
SBM 2015
Week 3: Indoor climate
Composition of the air
Temperature, humidity and air movement
Ventilation
Week 4: Air pollutions
Chemical pollutants
Particles and dust
Biological pollutants
Week 5: Electromagnetic pollution
Low frequency electric fields
Low frequency magnetic fields
“Dirty electricity”
Week 6: Electromagnetic pollution
High frequency electromagnetic fields
Shielding
Standards
Week 7 Noise and noise control
Introduction
External sources
Internal sources
Week 8: Light
Natural light
Artificial light
Week 9 Construction
Material evaluation
Construction methods
Paints and wood conservation
Week 10 Mental health aspects
Dimensions
Form and Shape
Color
Traditional knowledges
Week 11: Water
Domestic water supply
Drinking water
Waste water treatment
Rainwater harvesting
Week 12: Location and miscellaneous
Choosing a plot
Lay-out aspects
Statics
Radioactivity
Week 13 to 16: Case study, design and discussion
SARIN VEETIL
COURSE 03
NATURAL BUILDING
NATURAL BUILDING
STREAM 1
STREAM 1
Presentation on history of mud architecture, its significance and relevance.
(Medium: theoretical/Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A) (Week 1 Session 3)
Introduction to soil profiles,layers,types/characteristics,sample soils.
(Medium: theoretical+demo/Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A)
(Week 2 Session 3)
Discussion on soil compositions,various testing,modifications & analysis.
(Medium: Demo/Duration: 45min + 45min Q&A) (Week 3 Session 3)
Note: short support video links will be provided for the home trials
Crit sessions for triad-group projects and individual assignments
STREAM 2
STREAM 2
Presentation on different types of earthen techniques in various regions with respect to context.
(Medium: theoretical/Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A) (Week 4 Session 4)
Discussion on each different earth technique,material study,mix,preparation methods,testing & building.
(Medium:theoretical+demo/Duration: 45min + 45min Q&A)
(Week 5 Session 4)
Note: short support video links will be provided for the home trials
Crit sessions for triad-group projects and individual assignments (as required)
RENE + SIVARAJ
COURSE 03
COURSE 03
NATURAL BUILDING: LIME
NATURAL BUILDING: LIME
Presentation on different types of lime building craft in various parts of India.
(Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A) (Week 5 Session 5)
Demonstration on each different lime technique/material study/mix/preparation methods/testing/building.
(Duration: 45min + 15min Q&A) (Week 6 Session 5)
Crit sessions for triad-group projects and individual assignments
RAJA + SARIN
COURSE 03
COURSE 03
NATURAL BUILDING: FINISHES
NATURAL BUILDING: FINISHES
Presentation on different types of natural finishes.
(Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A) (Week 6 Session 6)
Discussion on different material components,properties,study,mix,preparation methods.
(Medium: Demo/Duration: 45min + 45min Q&A)
(Week 7 Session 6)
Discussion on different natural plaster/floor finishes.
(Medium: Demo/Duration: 45min + 45min Q&A)
(Week 8 Session 6)
SAI GOUTHAM
COURSE 03
COURSE 03
NATURAL BUILDING : BAMBOO
NATURAL BUILDING : BAMBOO
Presentations on bamboo sustainability and Building craft with bamboo.
(Duration: 60min + 30min Q&A) (Week 7 Session 7)
Presentation and demonstration on bamboo forestry, harvesting, preservation techniques and different techniques & guidelines to build with bamboo.
(Duration: 45min + 45 min Q&A) (Week 8 Session 7)
Crit sessions for triad-group projects and individual assignments
JOSEBA MARTINEZ
ON-SITE ORIENTATION
ON-SITE ORIENTATION
Auroville Field Immersion Program for those who succeed in being certified in Regenerative Architecture.
( 2 days residential program after the online course ends)
End of 16th Week: 1 day (8 hour) Online Design Summit sharing all micro-projects and assignments
End of 16th Week: 1 day (8 hour) Online Design Summit sharing all micro-projects and assignments
Simultaneous grading of assignments by the faculty + student body. Certificate and follow-up kit mailed out within the next week. Repeat assignments scheduled for those who do not make it to the minimum grade for certification.
Date of the Auroville Field Immersion Program would be announced during the Design Summit. It is open to all students who have successfully completed the program with certification. Those who have repeat assignments would have to wait until the end of the next course for the Auroville Field Programme.
associate facultY
associate facultY
AMAL ALI
AMAL ALI
CHINMAYI MS
CHINMAYI MS
AKSHAY AJITH
AKSHAY AJITH
course Fees:
course Fees:
REGENERATIVE ARCHITECTURE : ₹ 8000
BUILDING BIOLOGY : ₹ 8000
NATURAL BUILDING : ₹ 8000
ALL 3 COURSES COMBINED :₹ 15000
(inclusive of GST at 18%)
The optional on-site training segment of 2 days including accommodation and food costs 5000 INR. This will be scheduled after the full Unlock cycle of Covid-19. As of now students need to pay only for the online course.
Discounts
Discounts
Students can avail 10% deduction in the course fees upon submitting their college ID.
Refer your friends for Group discounts: ( applicable only on combined course)
Triad Groups -Min 3 ppl - 15%
Min 10 ppl - 20%
More than 10 - 25%
Scholarships:
Scholarships:
There are a few part-scholarships and full-fee waivers to be given only to students from low-income families. Please apply with proof of income of parents for these scholarships to our email. We will award them on first come first served basis.
Mode of Payment
Mode of Payment
pay through Online Transfer to savings account:
Auroville Maintenance
A/c no:163101000118
ICICI Bank Auroville
IFSC Code:ICIC0001631
Also send the receipt of payment /NEFT /online transaction details to sacredgroves@auroville.org.in to complete the registration process.
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