Design Pre-Thesis 3 [Sustainable Technologies]

Sustainable Tropical Architecture Design Studio (SUSTAD)

Below Row From The Left : Khairul, Imran, Ts Dr Leng Pau Chung, Abbas, Terrance, Chek Liang

Upper Row From The Left : Yasirah, Nadhirah, Xiao Teng, Maisarah, Jia Chi

Workbase Members' Notes

Thank You to Our Workbase Master

We want to express our sincere thanks to our Workbase Master for guiding us throughout this semester. Your support and wisdom have been invaluable, inspiring us to do our best. Your dedication and expertise have made a big difference, and we appreciate everything you've taught us. Thank you for being an amazing mentor.

COURSE INFORMATION

The Design Pre-Thesis 3 is an advanced level architectural design studio that focuses on the Sustainable Technologies theme. It provides a unique opportunity for the students to pursue a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to) environmental issues, energy, sustainable habitat, building environmental, building technology, building information modelling, parametric design, and multitude of environment-building-human equilibrium issues. Each student will independently embark on an exploratory journey related to the design programme. They are required to use the brief formulated from the companion course MBEA1223 and use it as the guiding principle for their design development.

DESIGN BRIEF

SUSTECH Studio prioritizes sustainable architecture, aiming for resilient green building designs that minimize environmental impact while addressing climate change vulnerabilities. This approach requires architects to assume diverse roles as naturalists, material scientists, ventilation designers, and building mechanics, fostering creative collaboration with specialists. The architect's role evolves from a form specialist to a generalist of building performance, offering an opportunity for innovation that significantly impacts the field.