Additional Methods

Design generating Method: Calculations

Calculation methods are a critical part in the Integrated Design Process by doing calculations in the beginning alongside the different design solutions. The different calculation tools can be between quick hand calculations to complex calculations for the final design. Tools: 24-hour average, reverberation time.

Method: Mood-board

A method based on generating and pushing the design process, by using moods to communicate atmosphere, materiality, structure, feelings and senses. The method is best utilized in the analysis and sketching phase, where solutions and ideas to the design are being generated. Tools: Sketching, pictures, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

Method: Sketching

Sketching is a method based on generating ideas from initial analysis and by combining methods like mood boards, brainstorming and mapping. The method is an essential part of the integrated design, a phase by itself and it is also repetitive. Tools: analogue sketching, digital sketching, models, materiality study

Method: Evaluation

Simulations are primarily utilized in the synthesis phase and the design phase. Simulations are important in understanding the performance of a design option, in the integrated design. The simulation method can be further divided into methodologies, such as ‘single parameter’ simulations. Tools: Velux, Grasshopper and ladybug, BSim, Be18, LCA, LCC.

Method: Program

The architectural program is an evaluation tool. Specifically, the vision, design criteria and room program contain a lot of background knowledge and the designer should always have in mind to use the program when sketching or evaluating on design proposals.

Method: Illustrations, renderings

To visualize the concept, the method of illustrations and rendering is used, whether it is the process or an explanation text, and together with compositions, illustrations can simplify and communicate the architectural purpose. Just like illustrations, renderings can help communicate the atmosphere, sense of place, scale, space, by turning 2d drawings into 3d. Renderings are primarily used in the end of the integrated design process. Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, v-ray, Rhino, Revit.

Evaluating tools

Presentation

01 TECHNICAL SUSTAINABILITY

To gain early understanding of the local contextual conditions these are explored both through quantitative mappings as well as qualitative explorations of the phenomenological arrival to the site. Also, this chapter introduces the overall architectural approach and inspiration drawing on principles of tectonics and atmosphere in architectural thinking. A case study introducing interiority and health design paves the way for the inspiration of the overall design.

Lastly, the local nature and landscaping is analysed combining both state of the art design principles of bringing nature into play when designing for health and well-being as well as identification of local embedded qualities that is vital to preserve and enhance when designing at Egholm. As a summarization this chapter generally elaborates on the tensions between technical aspects of the architectural design of a future health centre, while also bringing into play the inherent atmospheres of the site, essential to take informed design decisions during the design process.