RECYCLED SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS A TOOL TO PRACTICE MODULARITY IN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

Abstract

The paper proposes a new approach to practice modularity in architecture studios by offering fixed shipping container units to be adopted in architecture educational process, the main goal of this educational adaptation is to offer a new alternative to assess the Modular Design Process by integrating sustainable approach with educational one for early years' students, Qualitative and quantitative research designs were adapted to provide flexible approaches through the course stages which depends on the aim of each stage. Different methods will be applied to students to examine the effectiveness of using containers to develop modularization concept through all design process, and to encourage them discussing new skills with developing old ones. The grading system, analyzing data, two questionnaire and external judgment committee will be the main tools to be used. Recommendations will offer other methods to improve teaching Modularity, especially in the preliminary stages of design process to develop and enhance the student's skills. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]