Inhabiting the Anthropocene, Short Course | Architectural Association | London, United Kingdom
6 days
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795 GBP/full
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About

The Inhabiting the Anthropocene course from Architectural Association proposes an immersion into the biodiversity of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest as a source of inspiration to create architectural design solutions that respond to the effects of climate change in Brazil. 

Overview

Located this year in the charming village of Alter do Chao, the Caribbean of the Amazon, the Inhabiting the Anthropocene course offered by Architectural Association will introduce students to biomimetics as a project methodology and to parametric software as a design tool. 

We will explore the confluence of nature and technology by looking into the functional, structural and morphogenetical strategies of local flora and fauna and extracting principles to design and prototype locally attuned architectural designs. 

At the end of the workshop, the work produced will be exhibited in the Science Museum of the Amazonia (MuCA)

Insurance

All participants are responsible for securing their own travel and health insurance. Please ensure that your travel insurance also covers your personal belongings i.e. laptop, equipment, tools, passport etc. The AA takes no responsibility for lost/ stolen property.

Programme Structure

Participants will:
  • Have access to the lecture series organized by the VS Amazon.
  • Receive a transcript from the Architectural Association.
  • Biomimetics and systems thinking in architecture.
  • Develop an understanding of the rich ecosystem and social system of the rainforest.
  • Learn to use parametric software using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 6 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The workshop is open to current biology, architecture and design students, PhD candidates and young professionals. There are no software knowledge requirements, but participants will need a laptop with Rhino and Grasshopper installed. A free 30-day trial version is available.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    795 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 795 GBP for the full programme during 6 days.
  • National

    795 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 795 GBP for the full programme during 6 days.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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