Transcript Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Harvard
University
Graduate
School of
Design
Harvard University
Graduate School of Design
500 Design Students
250 Architecture
Harvard University
50 Urban Planning
100 Urban Design 100 Landscape
Graduate School of Design
A Knowledge Engine
GSD Studio Culture:
75% of Student effort focused
on one studio problem
100 Studios per year at the
GSD
Focus on representing,
understanding, modifying and
evaluating places: Appearance
& performance
Many Many Models are
Made!!!
An intense replica of the
greater world of design
What is knowledge without
memory?
Harvard University
Graduate School of Design
Studio Information Lifecycle (Existing Condition)
Start
Collect Resources:
INDIVIDUALS ADD COHERENCE TO INFORMATION
Synthesis / Study:
Maps
Site Photos
Digital 3D Models
GIS Data
Physical 3D Models
CAD Data
Simulation Models
Documents
Process Understanding
End of Term
Bulk of Knowledge
Presentation Materials:
Maps
3D Models
Animations
Documentation
Sources / Bibliography
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
is Lost
Few Resources
Fit for Re-Use
Harvard University
Graduate School of Design
Presentation
Documents