Building Beyond Borders Material Explorations (9141)
  
Co-lecturer :Arch. Peggy WINKELS 
  
Member of the teaching team :Prof. dr. ir. Elke KNAPEN 
 Arch. Jasper VAN DER LINDEN 
 De heer Nicolas COECKELBERGHS 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 3,0
  
Period: semester 1 (0sp) semester 2 (3sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: No
  
Final grade2: Non numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Content

In this lab, you will take on the rol of material designer, developing specific products and techniques for the project and beyond. Earth, mycelium, wood, fibres ... supported by the academic research team and practicioners, in collaboration with BC materials, you will explore the opportunities and feasibility of bioregional resources. 

Students can select the track that best aligns with their interests and ambitions, taking the lead in crafting a personalized postgraduate journey—one that remains closely tied to the project and aims to contribute meaningfully to its design and realisation.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Project ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (3,00sp)

Evaluation method
Other evaluation method during teaching period100 %
Other Evaluation of the research and design project with intermediate
presentations, a report and a jury presentation as group assignment
Additional information

Based on self and peer review, the group assessment can be adjusted per student.



Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
Postgraduate certificate Building Beyond Borders N



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