Articles

Alternative Practice: Research in Architecture Colloquium

Noel Brady — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:35:29 PST

Report on Colluquim on Architectural Research held at UCD in 2011. Also reporting on formation on AIARG representing architectural researchers on the Island of Ireland as well as introducing the first AIARG Annual Conference held at DIT in January 2012.

Villa le Lac: Une Petit Maison

Noel Brady — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:15:28 PST

An exploration of the small villa, Une Petit Maison by le Corbusier, outling the basis for its design and execution and place in its landscape.

2:1 The Paper Tube Project

Noel Brady — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:35:25 PST

Review of applied technological solution to rapid building techniques using paper tube and analogous materials to create space enclosing geodesic systems.

Slimplexity: A Glimpse inside the Hive Mind of Snohetta

Noel Brady — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:15:25 PST

Simplexity is an interview with Craig Dykers cofounder of Snohetta. The firm has a unique structure in Architecture circles with a Hive Mind like structure. In addition its parallel interests in Architecture and Landscape Design has meant that both professional strands have equal parity in the firms operation.

BIM Collaboration in Student Architectural Technologist Learning

Malachy Mathews — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:10:23 PST

This paper is the result of a qualitative case study which investigated the influence of building information modelling (BIM) collaboration on the learning of student architectural technologists based around a studio group project. The purpose of the paper is to disseminate knowledge gained into a new learning environment facilitated by the collaborative properties of a BIM application. A qualitative case study approach has been used to undertake the examination of the learners’ experiences during the project. This approach allowed the author to map the complex interaction between the participants during the stages of the collaborative design project. The paper provides evidence of a new learning environment created in the studio setting. This learning is facilitated by the collaboration tools and work-set methodology of the BIM application. This case study will support higher education institutions proposing to introduce collaborative BIM applications into a built environment curriculum and also may act as a catalyst to encourage educators to adopt a similar approach to teaching in a range of other professions. This research supports a need in higher education to provide for transition from theory to workplace practice and identifies a potential for higher level learning facilitated by collaborative BIM technologies and methodologies.

The Curious Matter of Time and Space: a Conversation Between Michael Warren and Noel J. Brady

Noel Brady — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:33:25 PDT

Interview between Michael Warren (Artist/Sculptor) and Noel J Brady, with specific discussion on the issue of gravity and presence.

Black to White:Small Projects, Big Impact

Noel Brady — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:02:20 PDT

Guide to Irish award winning small architectural projects covering the years from 1994 to 2010 identifying the importance of small works and an open competition system.

Loosening the Ties that Bind:Grangegorman Masterplan

Noel J. Brady — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:09:47 PST

Interview with James Mary O'Connor, Architect and Masterplanner with Moore Rubel Yudell designers of the Masterplan for DIT at Grangegroman, Dublin

Auf der Suche nach einer authentischen Architektur; Ein Gespräch mit Glenn Murcutt und Juhani Pallasmaa

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:20:35 PST

The article is a record of a conversation on architectural ethics between the author and Glenn Murcutt and Juhani Pallasmaa.

Architectural Design Principles for Communal Dwellings

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:20:34 PST

Principles of communal housing design based on a reading of Alvar Aalto's Baker House Student Dormitory at MIT.

Liss Ard, Co. Cork

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:16 PST

Description and review of art park at Liss Ard in Cork.

Architecture Week 1999: DIT at 60 Years - Sensibility and the City

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:15 PST

Review of special architecture week project celebrating 60 years of the school of arhcitecture DIT. Student competition and winning projects discussed.

All American: Innovation in American Architecture

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:14 PST

Review of American Architecture book by Brian Carter, Annette Lecuyer

Re-generation

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:13 PST

Critical analysis of Sandyford Office Park, Dublin, Ireland

Glenn Murcutt

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:12 PST

Interview with Architect Glenn Murcutt from Australia, as part of masterclass studio at DIT.

Architecture at Work

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:10 PST

Critical review of Office and Industrial Park Architecture and Urban Environment in Dublin.

American Architecture 2

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:09 PST

Review of guide to American Architecture book by David P. Handlin

Producing Knowledge Through Architecture

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:08 PST

Interview with Foreign Office Architects.

Steven Holl: The Open Thought

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:07 PST

Review of book on the work of Steven Holl Architect.

Libeskind: Memory Foundations

Noel Brady — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:13:06 PST

Review of Daniel Libeskind's lecture in Cork, 2005.